Parish in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.704, -2.654 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 56 23 |
| Population: | 14,528 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Clayton-le-Woods is a largely residential civil parish on the southern fringes of Chorley in Lancashire, England, sitting conveniently close to the junction of the M6 and M61. It benefits from easy commuter links to Manchester and Preston while being buffered by greenbelt countryside and local green spaces such as Cuerden Valley Park.
Historically a farming settlement - its name reflecting clay soils and nearby woodland - it expanded through the 19th and 20th centuries into a suburban parish with local shops, schools and sports clubs. Today it mixes village character with light industry and nearby employment hubs like Buckshaw Village, making it popular with families who value green space, community facilities and good transport connections.