Ash Grove Chorley
1 address across 1 postcode (PR7), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7401717.
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Chorley costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Yarrow Valley Country Park, is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Regent House Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 84 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Chorley in 2026-27: Band D £2,430 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,620 | £1,890 | £2,160 | £2,430 | £2,970 | £3,510 | £4,050 | £4,860 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (43% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 3544: up to 5 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land rear of 51 Bolton Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Talbot Mill, Froom Street, Chorley: up to 138 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 86 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 3NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chorley 716,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Euxton Balshaw Lane 76,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Adlington (Lancashire) 167,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Gregorys School Eaves Green Road | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Fleet Street Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 37 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regent House Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Georges Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Chorley And South Ribble Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Chorley Police Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Go Local Brindle Street Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yarrow Valley Country Park 162 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rangletts Recreation Ground 2.1 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,260 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 162 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gillibrand Hall Barn, a listed building (Grade II*), 950 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gillibrand Hall Barn | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Astley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plock Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Big Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Shude Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Big Lodge Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Welch Whittle Bottoms | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chorley: see them on the Chorley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Duke Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Duke Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gillibrand Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southlands High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albany Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldbank Lane News PR7 3NQ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Westmorland School PR7 3NQ | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Shaftesbury High School PR7 3NQ | School/college/university | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Mitre Hotel PR7 3NN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| VDM News Ltd PR7 3HZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2013 |
| Chorley Day Services PR7 3NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2015 |
| Mayfield School PR7 3HN | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Tayeba PR7 2LW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| All Saints Primary School PR7 2LR | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| The Colliers PR7 2LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2012 |
| Harry's Fish Bar PR7 2LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Eaves Green Playgroup PR7 3QE | Other catering premises | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Nabzys PR7 2LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (6415) PR7 3QE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Go Local PR7 3HR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Gregory'S Place (13); On or near Claremont Road (12); On or near Weldbank Lane (10); On or near Weldbank Street (8); On or near Gloucester Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PR7 3NN: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ash Grove · Weldbank Lane · Plock Green · Saville Street · Firemans Lane · St Gregory's Place · Lavender Grove · Weldbank Street · Howard Road · Balcarres Road · Evergreen Close · Claremont Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.