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Chorley
City in Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom
Overview
Chorley is a friendly Lancashire market town known for its blend of tradition and modern living, scenic parks, and welcoming community. Boasting historic spots and active weekly markets, it's a gateway to the countryside with great transport links to Manchester and Preston.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Population
118,624
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.65°, -2.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,418
Local Cost
$1,382
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
28.0°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1001 mm
Internet Speed
248 Mbps
Upload
177 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
92
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
46
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WRT
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 125 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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