Categories in Chorley
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chorley
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 438 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 372 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 359 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 287 | 20 years |
| Other construction | 204 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 199 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 197 | 20 years |
| Car repair | 196 | 24 years |
| General contractors | 180 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 159 | 27 years |
| Hairdressers | 141 | 23 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 137 | 27 years |
Chorley Facts
| Area | 16.3 km² |
| Population | 35,979 |
| Male Population | 17,697 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 18,282 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +15.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.5% |
| Median Age | 39.5 years (Male: 38.7, Female: 40.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,747 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Euxton, Coppull, Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Eccleston |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.65000, -2.61667 |
| Postal Codes | PR6, PR7 |
Map of Chorley
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Chorley Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,262 | 31,737 | 32,563 | 35,379 | 35,979 | 35,819 | 35,648 |
| Population Density | 1,916.4 / km² | 1,945.6 / km² | 1,996.2 / km² | 2,168.8 / km² | 2,205.6 / km² | 2,195.8 / km² | 2,185.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChorley Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley | +15.1% | +13.4% | +10.5% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chorley Median Age
Median Age: 39.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley | 39.5 yrs | 40.2 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chorley Population Density
Population Density: 2,206 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley | 35,979 | 16.3 km² | 2,206 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chorley Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Chorley
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chorley
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chorley
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Chorley
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chorley
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Chorley Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $22,786 | $24,287 | $28,073 | $30,619 | $30,369 | $31,092 | $30,635 | $34,747 |
| Total GDP | $787.7M | $838M | $973.9M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Chorley CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley | 428,872 tn | 11.92 tn | 26,291 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Chorley CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 428,872 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,291 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 58.2 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 9:03 PM | 3.6 | 85.8 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/10 | 10:59 PM | 3.5 | 89.4 km | 12,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 10:22 AM | 3.7 | 63.3 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 97.7 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.8 | 92.6 km | 4,900 m | United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 41.9 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 33.5 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 34.3 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 36 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chorley
is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. Chorley is located 8.1 miles (13 km) north of Wigan 10.8 miles (17 km) south west of Blackburn, 11 miles (18 km) north west of Bolton 12 ..
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