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Eccleston & Charnock Richard

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About

Eccleston and Charnock Richard are neighbouring villages situated to the south of Chorley, bordered by agricultural land and the M6 motorway. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments. Local amenities are centred around village hubs, with shops, schools, and community pubs serving the immediate population. The landscape is characterised by flat, open fields, reflecting the area's historical and ongoing connection to farming.

A notable local landmark is the Charnock Richard motorway services, a major stop on the M6 that draws significant passing traffic. The area's geography is also defined by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through Eccleston, providing a route for leisure walking and cycling. This infrastructure contrasts with the quiet, village-oriented pace of life in the residential streets away from the main transport corridors.

Area overview

On average Eccleston & Charnock Richard has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eccleston & Charnock Richard is £50,789 per year. There are 5 schools in Eccleston & Charnock Richard: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eccleston & Charnock Richard is home to around 7,563 people, with a population density of about 269.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eccleston & Charnock Richard Population
7,563
Population density
269.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.91(+2%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.21(-59%)
Other theft
5.82(-12%)
Vehicle crime
3.31(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.78(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,345
97.13%
Other White
43
0.57%
Irish
36
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.34%
Chinese
24
0.32%
Total population: 7,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,214
34.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,162
18.33%
No qualifications
974
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,607
49.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,132
34.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
242
7.43%
Other social rented
159
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.41%
Total households: 3,257

Property prices in Eccleston & Charnock Richard

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Eccleston & Charnock Richard area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,950 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eccleston & Charnock Richard 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 Eccleston & Charnock Richard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£428,000
Flats1£150,000
Semi-Detached39£240,000
Terraced20£195,000

10 years median price trend in Eccleston & Charnock Richard

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eccleston & Charnock Richard.

Data Sources

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