Postcode insights

PR5 8LS

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Chorley

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Detailed insights for PR5 8LS

Overview

Postcode PR5 8LS 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 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Carr Brook Linear Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR5 8LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton Brook near PR5 8LS 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR5 8LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCarr Brook Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Carr Brook Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
2,952.5 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
394
92.49%
Other White
10
2.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.17%
Indian
4
0.94%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.7%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
36.39%
No qualifications
53
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
11.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 371

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
99
45.41%
Owns with a mortgage
68
31.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
14.68%
Other social rented
10
4.59%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.29%
Total households: 218

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 8LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 8LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Apartment 23, Haworth Court, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7YLFlatsLeasehold£165,000
10 Feb 2025Apartment 21, Haworth Court, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7YLFlatsLeasehold£235,000
31 Mar 202682, Barleyfield, Preston, PR5 8JJTerracedFreehold£94,000
02 Apr 202646, Barleyfield, Preston, PR5 8JHTerracedFreehold£106,000
08 Aug 2025536, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR5 8LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWestwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCambian Red Rose SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR5 8LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR5 8LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlPreston Road, Chorley, PR6 7EBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miLondisMeadway, Chorley, PR6 7JDWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAsdaSheep Hill Drive, Chorley, PR6 7JYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons Daily77 Tunley Holme, Clayton Brook, Preston, PR5 8ESWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 8LS, 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 Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PR5 8LS

Is PR5 8LS (Clayton Brook) safe?

The area around PR5 8LS 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 8LS?

The median sale price around PR5 8LS 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 8LS?

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

How deprived is the area around PR5 8LS?

PR5 8LS 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 8LS (Clayton Brook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR5 8LS 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.