Chorley
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Chorley, in Lancashire, is a market town surrounded by scenic countryside, including the West Pennine Moors and Yarrow Valley Country Park. The town centre offers traditional markets and modern shopping, while nearby Rivington Pike is popular for outdoor adventures. Chorley is well connected by road and rail to Preston, Manchester, and beyond.
Wards in Chorley
Chorley is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Adlington & Anderton
- Buckshaw & Whittle
- Chorley East
- Chorley North & Astley
- Chorley North East
- Chorley North West
- Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
- Chorley South West
- Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton
- Clayton West & Cuerden
- Coppull
- Euxton
Chorley is a constituency that covers these wards in Chorley.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 21,037 | 20.68% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,435 | 6.33% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,272 | 12.07% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,883 | 19.55% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,440 | 21.08% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,642 | 20.30% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 93,466 | 92.61% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,226 | 2.21% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 709 | 0.70% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 700 | 0.69% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 561 | 0.56% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 534 | 0.53% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 459 | 0.45% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 318 | 0.32% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| African | 271 | 0.27% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 265 | 0.26% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 257 | 0.25% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 233 | 0.23% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Arab | 229 | 0.23% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 223 | 0.22% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 211 | 0.21% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 99 | 0.10% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 79 | 0.08% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 58 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 27 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |