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PR5 8LL

The Heathers

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

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Detailed insights for PR5 8LL

Overview

Postcode PR5 8LL is located in an urban city, within the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton Brook area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clayton Brook is £42,093 per year. The nearest station is Bamber Bridge, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Clayton Brook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Clayton Brook has a high crime rate, with approximately 93 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Clayton Brook is £42,093 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from PR5 8LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton Brook near PR5 8LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bamber Bridge located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
2,142.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
55.52(+209%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.48(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.79(+87%)
Shoplifting
11.62(+101%)
Other theft
7.75(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
88.71%
Other White
10
3.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.19%
Pakistani
6
1.88%
Indian
4
1.25%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
37.23%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.48%
No qualifications
36
12.77%
Apprenticeship
25
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
48.34%
Owns with a mortgage
55
36.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.26%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.31%
Social rents from council
1
0.66%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Median price£207,498
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £314K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £207,498 (about £242 per square foot) in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £930,000.

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 East, Brindle & Hoghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£340,000£255
Semi-Detached27£185,000£252
Terraced25£170,000£199
Flats4£110,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£120,500£120,250
2017£245,000£77,000£130,000£114,250
2018£225,000£75,000£132,000£135,000
2019£230,000£70,000£129,998£134,500
2020£255,000£184,999£145,500£140,000
2021£275,000£170,249£165,000£147,500
2022£295,000£100,000£158,500£140,000
2023£378,750£165,000£170,000£145,000
2024£286,000£100,000£174,995£149,000
2025£340,000£110,000£188,998£178,000
2026£337,500£134,000£170,000£179,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£179£159
2017£200£129£190£148
2018£196£120£184£151
2019£211£110£194£167
2020£220£303£211£161
2021£228£283£220£190
2022£259£159£232£177
2023£290£287£246£199
2024£261£165£233£218
2025£264£182£253£198
2026£243£224£246£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 8LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 8LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202540, The Heathers, Preston, PR5 8LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
07 Feb 202511, Reed Field, Preston, PR5 8HTDetachedFreehold£370,000
24 Feb 20258, Pines Close, Preston, PR5 8EQDetachedFreehold£425,000
03 Feb 20252, Pines Close, Preston, PR5 8EQDetachedFreehold£390,000
14 Feb 20252, Carr Field, Preston, PR5 8BSDetachedFreehold£192,000

Schools

In the PR5 8LL postcode area, located within Clayton Brook, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR5 8LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryClayton Brook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR5 8LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR5 8LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily77 Tunley Holme, Clayton Brook, Preston, PR5 8ESWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miLidlPreston Road, Chorley, PR6 7EBWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miAsdaSheep Hill Drive, Chorley, PR6 7JYWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,384
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR5 8LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellie Close

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
ParishClayton-le-WoodsE04005146
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clayton BrookE02005189
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 001DE01024954
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about PR5 8LL

Is PR5 8LL (Clayton Brook) safe?

The area around PR5 8LL records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR5 8LL?

The median sale price around PR5 8LL in Clayton Brook is £207,498 (about £242 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR5 8LL?

There are 7 schools close to PR5 8LL, including Westwood Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Clayton Brook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR5 8LL?

PR5 8LL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,841 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR5 8LL (Clayton Brook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR5 8LL is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ellie Close (Reform UK).

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.