Town Pop. 32,766

Living in Chorley: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chorley scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 25/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Chorley places 3rd of 10 in the PR6 postcode district. On schools specifically, Chorley sits 15 points above the PR6 district figure of 63/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR6 postcode district.

62
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Chorley scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
141.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,685 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,262 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 316 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Shoplifting 275 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 252 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 834 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 162 crimes
  2. 2 Dutch Barn Close 161 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 129 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 73
Sports Pitches Ample 25
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Ample 11
Playgrounds Ample 29

Services

Schools
78
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 25 in area · 31 within 4km
6Outstanding16Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Chorley Astley Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Chorley St James' Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Duke Street Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Gillibrand Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Highfield Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St George's Church of England Primary School, ChorleyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Albany AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery UnitPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Duke Street Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
71
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital8.6 mi
Children's A&E10.3 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks59.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72%
5 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,261 patients per GP
6dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 843 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.7%Student3.1%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary30.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Chorley 0.3 mi
Euxton Balshaw Lane 1.7 mi
Buckshaw Parkway 1.8 mi
J8 M61 1.1 mi
J8 M61 1.5 mi
J28 M6 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars Ample 48
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 38
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 36
Retail Shopping Ample 309
Takeaways Ample 64
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,000 268
Detached £334,000 62
Semi-detached £207,500 78
Terraced £147,000 109
Flat / Maisonette £117,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£93k £177k £265k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Heath Charnock 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 1.9 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 2.2 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Coppull 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Chorley) 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brinscall 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eccleston 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ulnes Walton 59 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chorley a nice place to live?

Chorley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chorley is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chorley?

Crime levels in Chorley are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 4,624 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chorley?

Among the top-rated schools in Chorley are Chorley Astley Park School, Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School and Duke Street Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 25 rated schools in Chorley in total.

What are house prices like in Chorley?

The current median house price in Chorley is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £334,000, semi-detached £207,500, terraced £147,000, flat £117,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 268 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chorley in context

See where Chorley ranks among the best places to live in Lancashire

Postcode districts in Chorley

PR6 58 ⇄
PR7 59 ⇄

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