This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Chorley Co is represented by the Speaker party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Chorley Co, represented by the Speaker MP, Lindsay Hoyle. At the last general election Speaker won control with a majority of 17,392 votes over Independent. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 5533 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 5533 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
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This area is popular with young families. There is an even split between single people and married couples.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- Chorley is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Chorley is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Retail, Manufacturing, and Health
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Manufacturing, and Health
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Car (as a passenger)
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (88%) and Car (as a passenger) (4%)
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the North West region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the North West region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the North West region average.
Deprivation
- Chorley performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in North West
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Chorley is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
Chorley Co is represented by the Labour party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Chorley, which is controlled by the Labour party. At a county level, Lancashire provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the South Locality average of 41
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the South Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income around the South Locality average.
Deprivation
- Chorley is a similar area to South in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Chorley is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.