About Charnock Green

Charnock Green is a small settlement located in Lancashire, within the county of England. It lies in the PR7 postcode area and is situated near the town of Chorley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Lancashire countryside, featuring open fields and scattered woodland. There are local amenities including a few shops, a primary school, and a community centre. The village is well-connected by road, with access to the M65 motorway and nearby towns. Charnock Green has a quiet, rural character and is known for its close-knit community. It is a peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of local identity and a range of recreational opportunities in the surrounding countryside.

School Ratings in Charnock Green

There are 104 schools in and around Charnock Green. Duke Street Children's Centre and Duke Street Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 22 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Charnock Green

The average property price is £211K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £183K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Charnock Green

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Charnock Green, with 74 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Charnock Green

Charnock Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Charnock Green

Broadband speeds in Charnock Green are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 10,349 sales

Average Price £211K
£115 — £20.35M
Detached £311K 2,839
Semi £183K 3,099
Terraced £132K 2,828
Flat £107K 1,119

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

65 Primary
12 Secondary
27 Other
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Southlands High School Secondary Requires Improvement 1 miles Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Primary 1.1 miles St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Primary 1.2 miles Gillibrand Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Coppull Children's Centre Good 1.4 miles Coppull Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 1.4 miles Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Parklands High School Secondary Good 1.4 miles Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit Primary Good 1.5 miles St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Primary Good 1.5 miles Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School Primary 1.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Charnock Green IMD 2025

Charnock Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
5/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
14,458 Children (0-15) 18%
49,032 Working Age 62%
20,319 Older (60+) 26%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.8% 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 Charnock Green 397 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Charnock Green sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

178 Violence & Sexual Offences
74 Anti-Social Behaviour
32 Criminal Damage & Arson
32 Shoplifting
24 Other Theft
15 Public Order
11 Drugs
11 Other Crime
8 Burglary
4 Robbery
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Lancashire Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Visit force website →
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

Euxton Balshaw Lane Train Station 2 miles
Chorley Train Station 2 miles
Adlington (Lancashire) Train Station 3.5 miles
Leyland Train Station 3.8 miles
Croston Train Station 4.5 miles
Appley Bridge Train Station 4.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bolton Green 0.6 miles Pincock 0.6 miles Charnock Richard 0.6 miles Euxton 1.2 miles Birkacre 1.4 miles Heskin Green 1.4 miles Coppull 1.4 miles Weld Bank 1.9 miles Chorley 2 miles Shaw Green 2.2 miles Runshaw Moor 2.2 miles Wrightington Bar 2.2 miles

Local Government

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

Streets in PR7 30 shown View all streets

A581 4 Abbott Court 1 Ackhurst Lodge Drive 1 Ackhurst Road 4 Ackhurst Wood Close 1 Acresfield 1 Acresfield Close 1 Acreswood Close 1 Albert Street 2 Albion Mews 1 Albion Street 1 Albion Walk 1 Alder Drive 1 Alder Grove 2 Alexander Close 1 Alker Street 1 Allerton Close 1 Alma Drive 2 Alma Wood Close 1 Almond Drive 1 Altcar Close 1 Ambleside Avenue 1 Ambrose Avenue 1 Anchor Fields 1 Anderton Crescent 2 Anderton Road 1 Anderton Street 5 Apple Tree Close 1 Arcon Road 3 Argyll Avenue 1

Postcodes in PR7 50 shown View all postcodes

PR7 1AB PR7 1AE PR7 1AF PR7 1AL PR7 1AP PR7 1AQ PR7 1AR PR7 1AY PR7 1BD PR7 1BF PR7 1BG PR7 1BH PR7 1BJ PR7 1BN PR7 1BQ PR7 1BS PR7 1BT PR7 1BU PR7 1BW PR7 1BX PR7 1BY PR7 1BZ PR7 1DA PR7 1DB PR7 1DE PR7 1DG PR7 1DH PR7 1DN PR7 1DP PR7 1DR PR7 1DU PR7 1DW PR7 1DX PR7 1DY PR7 1DZ PR7 1EA PR7 1EB PR7 1ED PR7 1EE PR7 1EF PR7 1EG PR7 1EH PR7 1EL PR7 1EN PR7 1EP PR7 1EQ PR7 1ER PR7 1ES PR7 1EU PR7 1EX