About Abbey Village

Abbey Village is a small settlement located in Lancashire, within the PR6 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The village is situated near the River Ribble, which contributes to the area’s natural character. While it is not a large community, Abbey Village has a modest number of residential properties and a few local amenities. The area is known for its peaceful environment and proximity to the wider Lancashire countryside, making it a quiet place to live. The village is accessible by road, with nearby towns offering additional services and facilities. Its location provides a balance between rural tranquillity and convenient access to larger centres.

School Ratings in Abbey Village

Abbey Village is served by 116 schools. Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Abbey Village

Property prices average £234K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £144K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Abbey Village

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Abbey Village, with 63 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Abbey Village

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Abbey Village falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Abbey Village

Most properties in Abbey Village can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,407 sales

Average Price £234K
£300 £37.74M
Detached £339K 1,562
Semi £189K 1,302
Terraced £144K 2,090
Flat £155K 189

Deprivation and Employment in Abbey Village IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Abbey Village in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
5/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
5/10
8,968 Children (0-15) 17%
32,103 Working Age 62%
14,872 Older (60+) 29%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Abbey Village 332 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Abbey Village is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

137 Violence & Sexual Offences
63 Anti-Social Behaviour
30 Criminal Damage & Arson
29 Shoplifting
20 Other Theft
16 Public Order
10 Drugs
10 Other Crime
8 Burglary
3 Robbery
3 Vehicle Crime
2 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Pleasington Train Station 2.2 miles
Cherry Tree Train Station 2.8 miles
Darwen Train Station 2.9 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs) Train Station 3.1 miles
Blackburn Train Station 4.2 miles
Chorley Train Station 4.8 miles

Location

Local Government

District Chorley
County Lancashire
Ward Chorley East
Constituency Chorley
Parish Chorley, unparished area
Region North West

Notable & Famous People from Abbey Village 31 people

Adela Pankhurst
Suffragette
British-Australian suffragette and political activist
Ainsley Howard
Actor
British actress
Angie Palmer
Songwriter
British songwriter
Barry Llewelyn
Rugby union player
Welsh rugby union player
Benjamin Cowburn
Military personnel
French resistance member
Bill Bland
Optician
British marxist-Leninist
Bob Kelly
Association football coach
English footballer (1893-1969)
C. D. Darlington
University teacher
British biologist (1903-1981)
Charles Lightoller
Sailor
British sailor (1874–1952)
Edmund Leach
Anthropologist
British social anthropologist (1910–1989)
Edward A. Irving
Geologist
British Canadian paleomagnetist (1927–2014)
Eliza Marian Butler
Writer
English scholar of German; linguist and intellectual historian (1885-1959)
Francis Graham-Smith
Astronomer
British astronomer
Frank Dernie
Engineer
British auto racing engineer
Fred Pagnam
Association football coach
English footballer and manager (1891-1962)
George Mulock
Explorer
Naval officer and Antarctic surveyor (1882-1963)