Living in Chorley
Chorley is a city in North West (England), United Kingdom, home to 115,772 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 5%, #17 of 387), first-time home buyers (top 7%, #24 of 378), movers on a budget (top 8%, #28 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chorley
- It is part of Greater Manchester, 31 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 26 min and sets around 15:52; in late June it sets around 21:44.
How Chorley ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #116 of 378 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #17 of 387 | #3 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #42 of 378 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #51 of 378 | #7 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #217 of 378 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #193 of 378 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #227 of 387 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #88 of 368 | #12 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #98 of 367 | #12 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #124 of 362 | #12 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #41 of 387 | #8 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #40 of 368 | #6 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #149 of 361 | #14 of 36 | Map |
| Student | 63 | #127 of 354 | #17 of 35 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #24 of 378 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #28 of 388 | #4 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #150 of 363 | #14 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 58 | #119 of 387 | #11 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 43 | #217 of 378 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #193 of 388 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #96 of 388 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #103 of 388 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #165 of 388 | #8 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #122 of 388 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #155 of 388 | #11 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #118 of 209 | #14 of 32 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #90 of 388 | #7 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #88 of 368 | #20 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Ribble 8 km
- Preston 14 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 14 km
- Wigan 15 km
- West Lancashire 15 km
- Bolton 16 km
- Hyndburn 21 km
- St. Helens 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.