DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Chorley
Chorley is a market town with Victorian mill-workers' terraces near the centre and a mix of former mining and mill villages around it. Since the 2000s Buckshaw Village has added thousands of new-build homes, many of them let privately to commuters to Preston, Manchester and Bolton. The east of the borough runs up to the West Pennine Moors, with stone cottages and farmhouses in villages such as Rivington and Brinscall. Much of the private rented stock is two and three-bedroom terraces and newer semis.
Homes sold in Chorley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 397 | £176,320 |
| Detached | 366 | £398,339 |
| Semi-detached | 360 | £231,891 |
| Flat or maisonette | 81 | £126,384 |
| Other | 41 | £572,100 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Chorley check-in
- Victorian terraces in Chorley town: photograph the back yard, outhouse and any shared ginnel, plus damp on chimney breasts and in the cellar.
- New-build homes at Buckshaw Village: record allocated parking, any open snagging, smart meters and the estate management charge details.
- Stone cottages near the West Pennine Moors: check solid walls for damp, wood burners, and any oil tank or LPG supply.
- Former mining villages such as Coppull: photograph any cracks around doors and windows so movement can be compared at check-out.
- Flats above shops in the town centre: note the separate entrance, fire alarm, meter cupboards and bin arrangements.
Do it yourself in Chorley
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Chorley
Chorley town centreBuckshaw VillageAdlingtonCoppullEuxtonClayton-le-WoodsWhittle-le-WoodsEccleston
Inventories in Chorley: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Chorley?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Chorley?
£798 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 7.1% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Chorley postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Chorley?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing of larger HMOs (five or more people from two or more households). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Chorley?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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