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PR6 7JH

Sheep Hill Lane

Clayton West & Cuerden

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Detailed insights for PR6 7JH

Overview

Postcode PR6 7JH is located in an urban city, within the Clayton West & Cuerden area of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton-le-Woods area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clayton-le-Woods is £57,414 per year. The median sale price in Clayton West & Cuerden is £242,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,000 and £329,000. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Clayton-le-Woods has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,656 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Clayton-le-Woods has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clayton-le-Woods is £57,414 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from PR6 7JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton-le-Woods near PR6 7JH 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 PR6 7JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCarr Brook Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Carr Brook Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
2,164.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
49.49(+756%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.76(+127%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.76(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.19(+13%)
Other theft
6.55(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
93.56%
Other White
7
1.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.68%
Other Asian
3
0.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.56%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
35.53%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.42%
No qualifications
49
16.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
51.14%
Owns with a mortgage
61
34.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.41%
Other social rented
2
1.14%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Clayton West & Cuerden

Median price: £242,500
Price per sq ft: £270
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £187K – £329K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Clayton West & Cuerden area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £670,000.

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 West & Cuerden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£331,000£290
Semi-Detached42£190,500£244
Terraced12£176,250£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton West & Cuerden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,995£69,000£129,475£105,000
2017£278,000£58,500£138,000£110,980
2018£279,995£63,000£142,500£100,000
2019£295,995£65,000£138,000£103,000
2020£279,995£78,000£159,500£122,500
2021£300,000£101,500£180,000£137,500
2022£329,995£96,000£182,500£140,000
2023£329,950£82,000£185,000£140,000
2024£340,000£93,000£178,750£142,000
2025£331,250£237,500£185,000£203,000
2026£347,000—£191,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£107£170£93
2017£207£109£172£162
2018£214£155£176£125
2019£228£118£192£132
2020£226£138£209£196
2021£231£167£208£180
2022£264£155£217£219
2023£267£140£237£181
2024£267£155£243£214
2025£278£200£233£246
2026£284—£246£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton West & Cuerden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton West & Cuerden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202620, Meadway, Chorley, PR6 7JJTerracedFreehold£145,000
01 Apr 202612, Pear Tree Road, Chorley, PR6 7JPDetachedFreehold£670,000
16 Jul 202533, Pear Tree Road, Chorley, PR6 7JPDetachedFreehold£565,000
30 May 202525, Manor Road, Chorley, PR6 7JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
23 Oct 202568, Black Croft, Chorley, PR6 7UTSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the PR6 7JH postcode area, located within Clayton-le-Woods, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PR6 7JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryClayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimaryWestwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR6 7JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR6 7JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisMeadway, Chorley, PR6 7JDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLidlPreston Road, Chorley, PR6 7EBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAsdaSheep Hill Drive, Chorley, PR6 7JYWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

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 PR6 7JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lesley Durose

Clayton West & Cuerden - 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-le-WoodsE02005191
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 003CE01024955
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 7JH

Is PR6 7JH (Clayton-le-Woods) safe?

The area around PR6 7JH records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near PR6 7JH?

The median sale price around PR6 7JH in Clayton West & Cuerden is £242,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR6 7JH?

There are 7 schools close to PR6 7JH, including Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Westwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PR6 7JH?

PR6 7JH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,656 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 7JH (Clayton-le-Woods) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 7JH is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lesley Durose (Reform UK).