Shepherds Way Chorley
15 addresses across 8 postcodes (PR6,PR7), about 650 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 7403478.
- Flood: 17 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 A; Band D in Chorley costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 7% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 140 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Astley Park, is about 630 m (0.4 miles) 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 85 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Chorley Surgery, about 370 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 297 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (77% of about 2,470 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St George's (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Alfreds Court, Market Street: up to 25 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Talbot Mill, Froom Street, Chorley: up to 138 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 3544: up to 5 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 3572: up to 24 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Formerly Mormon Church Water Street Chorley: up to 8 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land rear of 51 Bolton Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 21 November 2026 to 29 November 2026: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: SP Electricity North West, Utility repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 21 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 1BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| PR7 1AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR6 0AA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 7 / 2 | unlikely |
| PR6 0RE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR7 1EX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| PR7 1FD | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR7 2BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 13 | unlikely |
| PR7 2UA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 85 m and 92 m above sea level (87 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR6 0AA | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| PR6 0RE | 100% | 100% | 67% | 0% |
| PR7 1AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR7 1BS | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| PR7 1EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR7 1FD | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| PR7 2BA | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| PR7 2UA | 100% | 7% | 7% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chorley 716,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 140 m |
| Euxton Balshaw Lane 76,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Buckshaw Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapel Street Chorley Town Centre | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 160 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Flat Iron Car Park | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 38.2 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Chorley Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Georges Dental Practice | 270 m |
| Hospital | Chorley And South Ribble Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Chorley Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eaves Lane Convenience Store, Chorley | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Astley Park 45 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,250 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tatton Recreation Ground 2.0 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,260 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St George, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north-west. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north-west |
| Church of St Laurence | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Astley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Dog Trap Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Great Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Shude Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Twitch-Hills Clough | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 4 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 5 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
15 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 9 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Duke Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 630 m (0.4 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 |
| Duke Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, 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) |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gillibrand Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 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 |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pampered Divas PR7 2TZ | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Sams Bar PR7 2TZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Chorley Halal Shop PR6 0RD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Inspire Cafe PR7 1BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Mega Munch PR7 1BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Chorley Bites PR7 1BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Chesters Chicken PR7 1BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Croston Farm Caterers PR7 2BE | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Brown Sugar Chorley PR6 0RJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| The Railway Hotel PR6 0RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Daisy Tandoori PR6 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| McKrisps PR6 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Steeley Lane News Agent PR6 0RD | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Loy Kee Takeaway PR6 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Peri Boys PR6 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bus/Coach Station (111); On or near Shepherds Way (27); On or near Albert Street (21); On or near Clarence Street (19); On or near Halliwell Street (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 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 1BS: 5 addresses of 55 in the postcode
- PR7 1AQ: 3 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- PR6 0AA: 2 addresses of 60 in the postcode
- PR6 0RE: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- PR7 1EX: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- PR7 1FD: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
- PR7 2BA: 1 address of 80 in the postcode
- PR7 2UA: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lyons Lane · Cunliffe Street · Clarence Street · Albert Street · George Street · Railway Street · Victoria Street · Edward Street · Lyons Lane · Anderton Street · Anderton Street · Lord 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.