House prices in Chorley
The median price paid for a home in Chorley was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,502 sales. House prices in Chorley rose 4.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 21.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Chorley was 5% higher than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Chorley was £798 a month in August 2026, 7.1% up on a year earlier (ONS). Chorley had 7.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Chorley stands out
- Prices in Chorley had the 12th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+4.7%).
- Rents in Chorley had the 35th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.1%).
House prices in Chorley
The median price paid in Chorley was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,502 sales, or £2,618 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £356,900 | 456 | £3,066 | +3.5% | +21.0% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £220,000 | 469 | £2,686 | +3.6% | +22.9% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £167,000 | 481 | £2,091 | +0.3% | +24.7% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £118,500 | 96 | £2,087 | +7.7% | +5.6% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley | £225,000 | +4.7% | +21.6% | £2,618 | +0.8% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Chorley sold for a median £2,618 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 1% higher than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Chorley has the 92nd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +4.7% change over the year is the 12th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Chorley
The average private rent in Chorley was £798 a month in August 2026, 7.1% up on a year earlier. Rents in Chorley are 36.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Chorley has the 57th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Chorley
1,329 homes were sold in Chorley in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.10 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Chorley were 3.2% up on the year before and 31.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 114th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Chorley
The police recorded 8,600 crimes in Chorley in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Chorley fell 6.2% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 9.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.50 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.02 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.73 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.27 |
Chorley has the 141st lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 12th lowest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Chorley
Chorley is the 107th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 190th |
| Income | 212th |
| Employment | 173rd |
| Education and skills | 237th |
| Health | 101st |
| Crime | 154th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 232nd |
| Living environment | 147th |
Broadband and mobile in Chorley
93.1% of premises in Chorley can get gigabit broadband and 98.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 89.8% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 94th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
91.7% of premises in Chorley get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Chorley
In the year ending June 2025, 6,819 people moved to Chorley from elsewhere in the UK and 5,509 moved away, a net gain of 1,310 (10.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- South Ribble 1,040
- Bolton 871
- Preston 518
Most moved out to
- South Ribble 1,198
- Preston 479
- West Lancashire 319
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Chorley
How much does a house cost in Chorley?
The median price paid for a home in Chorley was £225,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £356,900; semi-detached £220,000; terraced £167,000; flats £118,500.
Are house prices in Chorley going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Chorley rose 4.7%, and over five years it rose 21.6%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Chorley?
The average private rent in Chorley was £798 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £598; 2 bed £763; 3 bed £904; 4+ bed £1,330.
Is Chorley a safe place to live?
Chorley had 7.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 141st lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Chorley?
89.8% of premises in Chorley can get full fibre and 93.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Ribble 10 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 10 km
- Bolton 13 km
- Wigan 16 km
- West Lancashire 17 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.