Back Mount Chorley
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7401381.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; 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 490 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Astley Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gab Healthcare, about 190 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 392 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
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (35% of about 1,760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St Laurence's (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 3572: up to 24 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Formerly Mormon Church Water Street Chorley: up to 8 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Alfreds Court, Market Street: up to 25 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Talbot Mill, Froom Street, Chorley: up to 138 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 3544: up to 5 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 January 2027: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 84 m and 87 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 1DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR7 1EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chorley 716,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Euxton Balshaw Lane 76,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Buckshaw Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Gates Chorley Town Centre | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 370 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Flat Iron Car Park | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 38.3 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gab Healthcare | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Red Rose Dental Group | 140 m |
| Hospital | Chorley And South Ribble Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Chorley Police Station | 90 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Astley Park 45 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,250 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Pleasure Ground 2.0 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,040 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 45 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Laurence, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m east. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Laurence | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m east |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south-east |
| Astley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Astley Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Trap Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Great Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Damhead Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Shude Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Twitch-Hills Clough | Valley | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Duke Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Duke Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gillibrand Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short But Sweet PR7 1DY | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| The Rose \& Crown Chorley PR7 1HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Trader Jacks PR7 1EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2013 |
| Open Kitchen @ Chorley United Reformed Church PR7 1EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2021 |
| The Meeting Place PR7 1EP | Other catering premises | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Gymfox Ltd PR7 1EP | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Pearl Of Anatolia Kitchen And Bar PR7 2SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Chorley Little Theatre PR7 2RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2013 |
| Bowen Pies PR7 2SY | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bills Pizza PR7 2RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Riley's Loft PR7 2RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Loaf And Larder PR7 1BG | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Bara Dari PR7 1DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2025 |
| The Shed PR7 1BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Reeds Refillery PR7 2SE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Public order | 37 |
| Drugs | 29 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (104); On or near Cannon Street (65); On or near New Market Street (46); On or near Back Fazakerley Street (37); On or near Parking Area (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 9 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
Nearby streets
Back Mount Street · Mealhouse Lane · Union Street · Farrington Street · Dole Lane · Crown Street · Hollinshead Street · Cleveland Street · Park Road · Queen's Grove · Woodville Road · Fazakerley Street
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.