Is Clayton le Woods a nice area?
Clayton le Woods doesn’t make it onto many of these lists of best places to live in Lancashire, but we aren’t sure why. It is home to the gorgeous Curden Valley, 650 acres of glorious countryside with the River Lostock running through it. It also has plenty of great places to eat, catering to every budget.
Is Clayton le Woods a town?
Clayton-le-Woods (Commonly shortened to Clayton) is a large village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. According to the census of 2001, it has a population of 14,528….
| Clayton-le-Woods | |
|---|---|
| Post town | CHORLEY |
| Postcode district | PR6 |
| Post town | LEYLAND |
| Postcode district | PR25 |
What county is Clayton le Woods?
CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, a township in Leyland parish, Lancashire; on the Wigan and Preston railway, 3¾ miles NNW of Chorley. It contains Clayton-Green, with post office under Chorley.
When was Clayton Brook built?
Clayton Brook was built in the late 1970s and early 1980s by the Central Lancashire New Town Development Corporation, which also developed the Walton Summit industrial estate nearby. It was affected by the recession in the late 1980s to early 1990s.
Is Lancashire a rough?
Lancashire is among the top 20 most dangerous counties in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The overall crime rate in Lancashire in 2021 was 77 crimes per 1,000 people, and the most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which happened to roughly every 37 out of 1,000 residents.
When was Asda Clayton Green built?
1978
A big thank you to Mr Shipman, who’s proudly been selling poppies at Asda Clayton Green since 1978 – the year we opened in our old store.
What is Chorley like to live in?
Chorley is a traditional market town. It’s full of nice people, there are good schools and Manchester with easy access to beautiful countryside. You can take a look at our other local guides here.
Where should I live in Chorley?
Among the most sought after locations in Chorley the rural locations of Withnell, Brinscall, Wheelton and Eccleston are as popular as ever. Superb locations of Euxton, Whittle-le-woods, and Chorley itself still see a massive amount of house purchases due to the superb schools, countryside and all commuter links.
What is the roughest area in England?
The same ONS statistics calculated where most violent crime occurs across England and Wales, with the top three areas being West Yorkshire, the West Midlands and Cleveland. Kent comes in fourth place, followed by Greater Manchester.
Where is Clayton-le-Woods?
Situated to the north of the town of Chorley, Clayton-le-Woods is only a few miles from the city of Preston and adjacent to the large villages of Leyland and Bamber Bridge. The villages of Clayton Brook, Whittle-le-Woods, Brindle and Buckshaw Village are also located next to Clayton-le-Woods.
How many primary schools are in Clayton-le-Woods?
The village has six primary schools in its vicinity. The primary schools are, Clayton-le-Woods CE, Lancaster Lane, Westwood, Clayton Brook, Manor Road and St Bede’s RC. A library was built in the village in 1985, located in Clayton Green next to Cuerden Valley Park.
What public transport is available in Clayton-le-Woods?
Clayton-le-Woods has four local bus services operated by Stagecoach in Chorley and Preston Bus respectively. The 125 Stagecoach Gold route, connects Clayton-le-Woods to Chorley, Preston and Bolton. The 109 is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, and connects the village to nearby Leyland, Preston and Chorley.
Where is Clayton Hall?
South-west of the village at Bluebell Woods, on the northern side of Bryning Brook is the site of Clayton Hall. The, now demolished, 17th-century building is on a moated site thought to date from the medieval period. The waterfilled moat survives best at its north and north-east sides and access was by a causeway at the north-west corner.