Chorley North West
Ward in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.654, -2.642 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 57 17 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 (Coppull) |
Chorley North West sits on the northern edge of Chorley in Lancashire, combining suburban streets with pockets of green space and easy access to the surrounding countryside. The ward benefits from good transport links for commuters, with rail and road connections toward Manchester and Preston, and offers straightforward routes into the West Pennine countryside and popular spots such as Rivington and the nearby moors.
Locally the area reflects Chorley’s industrial past in textiles and coal while housing a mixed community of long-standing residents and newer families; small shops, community centres and sports clubs play a big part in everyday life. The economy is a blend of local retail and services with many people commuting for work, and the ward’s neighbourhood feel is strengthened by active volunteers, schools and green corridors that link residents to the town’s markets and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Chorley North West
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Liverpool 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Preston 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Oldham 23.6 miles37.9 km
- St. Helens 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Wigan 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Warrington 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Burnley 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Blackburn 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Blackpool 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Bolton 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Salford 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Chorley Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Astley Village Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Chorley North & Astley Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Chorley South West Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Chorley East Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Euxton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Heath Charnock Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Charnock Richard Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Chorley South East & Heath Charnock Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Buckshaw & Whittle Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Whittle-le-Woods Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Heapey Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Chorley North West
PR7 1AQ, PR7 1RP, PR7 2HW, PR7 1NY, PR7 2EJ, PR7 2HN, PR7 1DW, PR7 1BQ, PR7 1RG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Manchester Airport 25.7 miles41.3 km
- Chorley Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Chorley North West Ad
- The Hinds Head Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Hartwood Hall Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Ramada Chorley South 4 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 6.8 miles11 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Winckley Stays 5 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Chorley North West
- Chorley Astley Park School Special
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence C of E Primary School Primary
- Parklands High School Secondary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Primary
- St Michael's C of E High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Deepdale Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Lathom House Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Dam Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Spring Wood Forest 11.8 miles18.9 km