Smithy Close Brindle, Chorley
49 addresses across 3 postcodes (PR6,PR7), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7400314.
- Sales: 58 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 11, E: 4, F: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 11% to 90% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 3.6 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 93 to 124 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Clayton Brook Surgery, about 1.9 km away.
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £362,000 | £324,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £400,000 | £310,000 | £411,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £315,000 | £269,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £321,000 | £321,000 | £321,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £285,000 | £272,500 | £297,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £250,000 | £230,000 | £352,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £236,500 | £236,500 | £236,500 |
| 2013 | 2 | £193,750 | £165,000 | £222,500 |
| 2012 | 4 | £236,500 | £205,000 | £312,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2024 | 3 PR6 8NW | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | 15 PR6 8NW | Detached | £324,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2023 | 24 PR6 8NW | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2022 | 2 PR6 8NW | Detached | £411,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2022 | 20 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 17 PR6 8NW | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 18 PR6 8NW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2021 | 34 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2021 | 9 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £269,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2020 | 11 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £321,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2019 | 29 PR6 8NW | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 37 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £297,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2017 | 8 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 26 PR6 8NW | Detached | £352,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2016 | 19 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 19 PR6 8NW | Other | £230,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 32 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2015 | 15 PR6 8NW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2014 | 16 PR6 8NW | Detached | £236,500 | |
| 6 Mar 2013 | 38 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £222,500 | |
| 11 Feb 2013 | 17 PR6 8NW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 28 PR6 8NW | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2012 | 10 PR6 8NW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 43 PR6 8NW | Detached | £223,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2012 | 7 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | 33 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2011 | 7 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2011 | 6 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2010 | 23 PR6 8NW | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2009 | 8 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2009 | 35 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2007 | 11 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2007 | 37 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £278,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 39 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2006 | 7 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 18 PR6 8NW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 39 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 5 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 1 Jul 2004 | 8 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2004 | 39 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 4 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £213,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 20 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £187,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 18 PR6 8NW | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 15 PR6 8NW | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 44 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 11 Jul 2002 | 41 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 43 PR6 8NW | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2001 | 20 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £121,000 | |
| 31 May 2000 | 34 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £17,747 | |
| 24 Sep 1999 | 14 PR6 8NW | Semi-detached | £98,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (13); Bungalow, detached (10). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1976-1982 (5); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (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 (38% of about 1,780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Brindle (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- PARISH CHURCH OF ST JAMES, grade II
- SUNDIAL CIRCA 5 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR6 8NW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PR6 8NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR7 4JA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 49 addresses are between 93 m and 124 m above sea level (120 m on average); the ground rises about 32 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR6 8NG | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| PR6 8NW | 100% | 11% | 11% | 0% |
| PR7 4JA | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km |
| Pleasington 9,760 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 9 within 800 m; nearest St James Church Brindle | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 6.9 km |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 4.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 45.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Clayton Brook Surgery | 1.9 km |
| Pharmacies | Cohens Chemist | 1.9 km |
| NHS dentists | Clayton Brook Dental | 1.9 km |
| Hospital | Ramsey Buckshawe Hospital | 5.2 km |
| Police station | Leyland Police Station | 6.6 km |
| Cash machines | Spar, Hoghton Cashzone | 2.9 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.4 km |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,190 m² | 1.7 km |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,490 m² | 1.5 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,820 m² | 2.6 km |
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Wood | Wood | 890 m north |
| Haddock Park Wood | Wood | 1.1 km north-west |
| Hough Hill | Hill | 1.6 km south-west |
| Miller Wood | Wood | 1.7 km south-east |
| Kyln Clough | Valley | 1.9 km south-east |
| Boardman's Heights Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 370 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Withnell Fold Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Clayton Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish Arms PR6 8NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Brindle Community Hall PR6 8NH | Other catering premises | 320 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandy Lane (1); On or near Smithy Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
- PR6 8NW: 47 addresses of 49 in the postcode
- PR6 8NG: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- PR7 4JA: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.