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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

PR255PR

Wentwood Crescent

PR255RG

Windflower Drive

PR67EU

Back Lane

PR67JP

Pear Tree Road

PR255RY

Shady Lane

PR255PA

Beech Tree Close

PR255SP

Lancaster Lane

PR255ST

Newby Drive

PR255TS

Ashurst Road

PR255PB

West Drive

PR255TR

Halton Avenue

PR67US

Black Croft

PR67UY

Whitethorn Close

PR255AH

Dallington Avenue

PR255AT

Wychwood Grove

PR255SS

Levens Drive

PR67JQ

Willow Field

PR255AJ

Mortimer Place

PR255RR

Higher Meadow

PR67EG

Beechwood Croft

PR255SA

Lydiate Lane

PR255SN

Lancaster Lane

PR255UH

Mendip Road

PR67RP

Clover Field

PR255SF

Magnolia Drive

PR255SR

Kent Drive

PR255TJ

Claughton Avenue

PR255AD

Arden Drive

PR255PG

Thetford Drive

PR67JJ

Meadway

PR67SH

Wilderswood Close

PR67UD

Kilncroft

PR255PJ

Nell Lane

PR56AU

Shady Lane

PR255AN

Gisburn Court

PR255SB

Wigan Road

PR255RL

Cunnery Meadow

PR255RU

Higher Meadow

PR67QP

Ash Field

PR255LX

Spring Meadow

PR67TQ

Elder Close

PR255UL

Mendip Road

PR67QG

Carlton Avenue

PR67QZ

Chorley Old Road

PR67RW

Cedar Field

PR67TB

Glenmore

PR67UQ

Lostock Meadow

PR67UX

Rowan Croft

PR255AY

Cannock Crescent

PR255SD

Wigan Road

PR255TG

Snowdrop Close

PR255RW

Camellia Drive

PR255LW

Cyclamen Close

PR255PF

Parkhurst Avenue

PR255TD

Lancaster Avenue

PR255UZ

Chiltern Meadow

PR56BY

Berkeley Drive

PR67UR

Bone Croft

PR255LY

Spring Meadow

PR67UB

Kilncroft

PR255AB

Kielder Gardens

PR255AL

Whinfell Close

PR255BD

Yardley Close

PR67UF

Juniper Croft

PR255AX

Burnham Close

PR255RT

Higher Meadow

PR67EF

Hillcroft

PR255AF

Whiteleaf Place

PR255UJ

Mendip Road

PR67NZ

Swallow Court

PR255RP

Higher Meadow

PR67EN

Clayton Green Business Park

PR67RR

Clover Field

PR67ST

Bingley Close

PR67UP

Pingle Croft

PR255AG

Dallington Avenue

PR67AY

Dove Cote

PR255RE

Petunia Close

PR255TA

Shady Lane

PR255TB

Nell Lane

PR67RE

Birch Field

PR67TA

Glenmore

PR255AZ

Ryton Place

PR255PH

Elm Grove

PR67JN

Holly Close

PR255SX

Lune Drive

PR67DG

The Clough

PR255PU

Bradfield Close

PR255RQ

Broom Close

PR67SR

Osborne Drive

Data Sources

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