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Clayton-le-Woods

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About

Clayton-le-Woods is a residential area situated to the north of Chorley town centre. It is primarily composed of housing estates, including both older and newer developments, alongside local retail parks providing everyday services. The area is bordered by the M61 motorway to the east, which offers direct transport links, and contains several primary schools and community facilities serving its population.

The landscape includes areas of woodland and green space, such as Cuerden Valley Park which lies on its southern fringe. A notable local feature is the historic St. Mary's Church, located near the old village centre. The area functions largely as a commuter settlement for Chorley and wider Lancashire, with its own distinct neighbourhoods centred around local roads and amenities.

Area overview

On average Clayton-le-Woods has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton-le-Woods is £57,414 per year. There are 5 schools in Clayton-le-Woods: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clayton-le-Woods is home to around 9,736 people, with a population density of about 1,653.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton-le-Woods Population
9,736
Population density
1,653.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.42(+26%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.21(-37%)
Shoplifting
8.63(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-57%)
Public order
2.98(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,201
94.53%
Other White
171
1.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.49%
Indian
41
0.42%
Irish
36
0.37%
Total population: 9,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,073
38.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,467
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,059
13.34%
No qualifications
993
12.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
673
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,937

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,751
42.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,644
40.25%
Other social rented
269
6.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
6.56%
Shared ownership
69
1.69%
Total households: 4,084

Property prices in Clayton-le-Woods

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Clayton-le-Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clayton-le-Woods in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton-le-Woods over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£340,000
Flats2£237,500
Semi-Detached39£185,000
Terraced9£155,000

10 years median price trend in Clayton-le-Woods

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Woods.

All postcodes in Clayton-le-Woods

PR255SQ

Kirkby Avenue

PR255TH

Hampson Avenue

PR67EP

Sheep Hill Lane

PR67ER

Sheep Hill Lane

PR67UE

Kilncroft

PR255SL

Wilmar Road

PR255SU

Caton Drive

PR67JY

Centre Drive

PR67QB

The Heyes

PR67RY

Clover Field

PR255PL

Galloway Close

PR67TZ

Blackthorn Croft

PR255TW

Acorn Court

PR67SW

Chartwell Close

PR67UL

Pingle Croft

PR255QG

Maple Court

PR67RX

Clover Field

PR255RF

Bellflower Close

PR67JR

Manor Road

PR67JT

Stone House Green

PR67UG

Lime Tree Close

PR255AU

Sherwood Avenue

PR255TQ

Rose Close

PR255TT

Hunters Road

PR255UQ

Mendip Road

PR255SJ

Grange Close

PR255AR

Charnwood Mews

PR255PQ

Spring Meadow

PR255TX

Harrock Road

PR67ET

Clayton Villa Fold

PR67PA

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

PR67JB

Preston Road

PR255AW

Bedgebury Close

PR67UJ

Oak Croft

PR255BA

Etford Close

PR255PE

Beech Tree Close

PR255SG

Ivy Close

PR67ES

Sheep Hill Brow

PR255TF

Dahlia Close

PR67SS

Knebworth Close

PR255PD

Birch Avenue

PR255TP

Claughton Avenue

PR56AT

Wigan Road

PR67UA

Kilncroft

PR255UN

Pendle Road

PR67EX

Back Lane

PR67JD

Preston Road

PR67QQ

Back Lane

PR255PS

Hollington Close

PR255UR

Spring Meadow

PR67JW

Baytree Road

PR67QD

Carr Road

PR67UH

Oak Croft

PR255US

Stoney Holt

PR67UT

Black Croft

PR255PN

Bernwood Crescent

PR255SY

Town Brow

PR255TU

Pendle Road

PR56BX

Cuerden Close

PR67FH

Wood Beech Gardens

PR67SD

Cam Wood Fold

PR68RP

Oakmere

PR68RA

The Beeches

PR255RJ

Higher Meadow

PR67RU

Clover Field

PR67TR

Lords Croft

PR255BB

Hatfield Drive

PR255TE

Kellet Avenue

PR255TL

Claughton Avenue

PR67JH

Sheep Hill Lane

PR67SQ

Ashdown Drive

PR255AP

Darwin Drive

PR255SH

Hampton Grove

PR67FT

Poppy Meadow

PR67JL

Hawthorne Close

PR67QJ

Wells Fold Close

PR67SJ

Bearswood Croft

PR67JG

Manor Road

PR67SX

Greenacres

PR67TP

Lords Croft

PR255TN

Claughton Avenue

PR67RN

Fern Meadow

PR67UU

Rowan Croft

PR67EB

Preston Road

PR67TT

Hunts Field

PR255AE

Mercia Grove

PR67SU

Burghley Close

PR67TN

Stack Croft

PR255AS

Wychwood Grove

PR255PT

Clayton West & Cuerden

PR255RB

Azalea Close

PR255RN

Cunnery Meadow

PR255SE

Kendal Gardens

PR255TY

Cypress Close

PR67QA

Fiddlers Lane

PR254SE

Moss Lane

PR68UF

Neare Meadow

PR255AQ

Leighfield Close

PR255PP

Spring Meadow

PR255RS

Higher Meadow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.