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Area guide · Chorley

Living in Chorley

A snapshot of life in Chorley, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Chorley is a town in Chorley, North West with a population of 39,539. The average house price is £286,099 and the overall crime rate is 56.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chorley ranks

Population

39,539

Avg House Price

£286,099

Crime Rate

56.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

94.1%

Avg Download Speed

442 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,033.3

Median Age

44.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chorley's detached homes (£362,955) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£115,085).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chorley prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£188,639 → £286,099).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£362,955	£333,750	316
Semi-Detached	£217,230	£210,000	281
Terraced	£167,325	£163,025	412
Flat	£115,085	£110,000	140

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chorley is 56.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chorley: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

94.1% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	18
Primary	13
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	94.1%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Albany Academy	Secondary	Good
Buckshaw Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit	Primary	Good
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Duke Street Primary School	Primary	Good
Gillibrand Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Highfield Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Cross Catholic High School	Secondary	Good
Parklands High School	Secondary	Good
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley	Primary	Good
Southlands High School	Secondary	Requires improvement
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley	Primary	Outstanding
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley	Primary	Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley	Primary	Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley	Primary	Good
St Michael's Church of England High School	Secondary	Good
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Chorley averages 442 Mbps — 342% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chorley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	68.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,144

Demographics & Economy

Population	39,539
Median Age	44.8
Median Household Income	£32,033.3
Employment Rate	57.9%
Owner Occupied	72.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chorley?

The average house price in Chorley is £286,099 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chorley?

The most affordable entry point in Chorley is a flat, with an average price of £115,085.

Is Chorley a safe place to live?

Chorley has a recorded crime rate of 56.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Chorley?

Chorley has 18 schools in total, with 94.1% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chorley?

Average broadband download speeds in Chorley are around 442 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.2% of premises.

How big is Chorley?

Chorley is a settlement in Chorley with a population of approximately 39,539.

Most compared with

How does Chorley stack up against its neighbours?

Accrington

Chorley

House price: £145,475 · £286,099
Crime rate: 93.3 · 56.8
Distance: 12.9 mi

Adlington (Chorley)

Chorley

House price: £291,217 · £286,099
Crime rate: 56.9 · 56.8
Distance: 2.7 mi

Appley Bridge

Chorley

House price: £265,435 · £286,099
Crime rate: 92.4 · 56.8
Distance: 6.0 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Chorley

House price: £170,063 · £286,099
Crime rate: 92.3 · 56.8
Distance: 11.0 mi

Aspull

Chorley

House price: £270,046 · £286,099
Crime rate: 92.4 · 56.8
Distance: 6.0 mi

Astley

Chorley

House price: £276,658 · £286,099
Crime rate: 92.3 · 56.8
Distance: 12.8 mi

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