North West
Town
Pop. 38,000Cost of Living in Chorley
Lancashire, England
Average House Price
£188.8k
+35%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,689
+1%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£864/mo
+28%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,060
Band D / yr
Energy
£147
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£34.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£66.35
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Chorley
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£188,790
Detached£330,600
Semi-detached£189,660
Terraced£134,850
Flat / Apartment£121,800
House prices in Chorley have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Chorley
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,689
Mean£43,554
Median hourly rate£18.46/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,418
Upper quartile (75th)£51,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.9%£350 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Chorley
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Chorley each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £864 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £172 |
| Utilities | Energy | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £171 |
| Food | Groceries | £246 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,809 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport
Transport Costs in Chorley
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.35
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.32
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Chorley
- What is the average house price in Chorley?
- The average house price in Chorley is £188,790, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £330,600, while flats and apartments average £121,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Chorley?
- The median annual salary in Chorley is £38,689, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £350 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,418 (lower quartile) to £51,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Chorley?
- Average monthly rent in Chorley is £864 per month. Rents have increased by +4.2% over the past year.
- Is Chorley an affordable place to live?
- Chorley is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £864, while the median annual salary is £38,689 (approximately £3,224 per month before tax).
- How does Chorley compare to London?
- The average house price in Chorley is £188,790, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Chorley costs around 34% of London prices, making it £362,210 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £864 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Chorley?
- House prices in Chorley are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £188,790 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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