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Clayton West & Cuerden

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About

Clayton West & Cuerden is a largely residential area situated on the western edge of Chorley, characterised by modern housing estates and more established suburban streets. The ward is defined by its proximity to green corridors, with the River Lostock flowing through its northern section. The area serves as a commuter base, providing straightforward road access to both the M61 motorway and the centre of Chorley itself.

The landscape is marked by the presence of Cuerden Valley Park, a significant country park offering woodlands, meadows, and a reservoir. This extensive green space contrasts with the residential development and provides local walking routes. The area's history is subtly reflected in place names and the remaining structures of the former Cuerden Hall estate, around which the park is centred.

Area overview

On average Clayton West & Cuerden has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton West & Cuerden is £57,625 per year. There are 3 schools in Clayton West & Cuerden: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clayton West & Cuerden is home to around 8,726 people, with a population density of about 1,551.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton West & Cuerden Population
8,726
Population density
1,551.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.37(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.58(+26%)
Shoplifting
11.35(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-43%)
Public order
3.44(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,258
94.62%
Other White
149
1.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.45%
Indian
37
0.42%
Pakistani
37
0.42%
Total population: 8,728

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,684
37.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,313
18.46%
No qualifications
945
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
934
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 7,113

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,600
43.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,450
39.02%
Other social rented
260
7%
Private landlord or letting agency
252
6.78%
Shared ownership
69
1.86%
Total households: 3,716

Property prices in Clayton West & Cuerden

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £336K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Clayton West & Cuerden area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£340,000£284
Semi-Detached44£194,500£233
Terraced13£185,500£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton West & Cuerden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,995£69,000£129,475£105,000
2017£278,000£58,500£138,000£110,980
2018£279,995£63,000£142,500£100,000
2019£295,995£65,000£138,000£103,000
2020£279,995£78,000£159,500£122,500
2021£300,000£101,500£180,000£137,500
2022£329,995£96,000£182,500£140,000
2023£329,950£82,000£185,000£140,000
2024£340,000£93,000£178,750£142,000
2025£335,000£237,500£185,000£203,000
2026£328,500£195,250£185,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£107£170£93
2017£207£109£172£162
2018£214£155£176£125
2019£228£118£192£132
2020£226£138£209£196
2021£231£167£208£180
2022£264£155£217£219
2023£267£140£237£181
2024£267£155£243£214
2025£276£200£233£246
2026£290£245£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton West & Cuerden in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.