Ventnor Road Chorley
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR7), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7400954.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £181,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 1).
- 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 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Yarrow Valley Country Park, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Regent House Surgery, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 122 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | £181,000 | £170,000 | £225,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £132,500 | £120,000 | £145,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £102,500 | £102,500 | £102,500 |
| 2006 | 3 | £119,950 | £113,500 | £120,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £76,500 | £60,000 | £93,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £47,750 | £37,000 | £58,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £39,250 | £22,000 | £56,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2024 | 9 PR7 2HR | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 5 PR7 2HR | Detached | £181,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2024 | 7 PR7 2HR | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 May 2021 | 10 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 10 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £124,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 9 PR7 2HR | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2015 | 8 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jul 2014 | 12 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 May 2010 | 10 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £102,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2006 | 8 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £119,950 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 4 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £113,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 4 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2002 | 2 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £93,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2002 | 4 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 9 PR7 2HR | Semi-detached | £58,500 | |
| 9 Mar 2001 | 10 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £37,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2000 | 8 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 4 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 1997 | 2 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £56,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 12 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £22,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 12 PR7 2HR | Terraced | £44,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1991-1995 (2); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 A (77% of about 600 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)
- Talbot Mill, Froom Street, Chorley: up to 138 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Alfreds Court, Market Street: up to 25 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 3544: up to 5 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 3572: up to 24 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land rear of 51 Bolton Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (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
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 addresses are about 89 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 2HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR7 2HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chorley 716,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Euxton Balshaw Lane 76,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Buckshaw Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coniston House Collingwood Road | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fleet Street Car Park | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regent House Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Youles Pharmacy & Clinics | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southport Road Dental Practice | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Chorley And South Ribble Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Chorley Police Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yarrow Valley Country Park 162 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rangletts Recreation Ground 2.1 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,260 m² | 450 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*), 520 m (0.3 miles) west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gillibrand Hall Barn | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Laurence | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Astley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Copper Works Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Big Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Shude Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Big Lodge Water | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Welch Whittle Bottoms | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillibrand Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | 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 |
| Duke Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Duke Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Southlands High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albany Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best One PR7 2LD | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Cafe Fresh PR7 2LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Freddy's Fried Chicken PR7 2LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| News And Mags (Pall Mall News) PR7 2LD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Saint Georges Church Institute PR7 2DW | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2013 |
| The Plough Inn PR7 3NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| The Alabaster Jar PR7 2LH | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Handleys Bakery - Shop PR7 2LH | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Black Horse PR7 2LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Hot Pot Kitchen PR7 2LH | Other catering premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Hot And Spicy Peri Peri Grill And Pizza PR7 2LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Don Tacos PR7 2LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lucky Star PR7 2LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Tasty Bites PR7 2LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Nabzys PR7 2LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gilbert Street (23); On or near Longworth Street (21); On or near Coventry Street (13); On or near Egerton Grove (12); On or near Maud Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Westbourne Road · Oakwood Road · Deighton Road · Letchworth Drive · Gillibrand Walks · Aspen Gardens · Twickenham Place · Lichfield Road · Murrayfield Close · Rydal Place · Egerton Grove · Maud 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.