Higher Wheelton, Chorley, PR6 8HP

Higher Wheelton is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. According to the 2001 United Kingdom census it has a population of 1,001, reducing to 956 at the 2011 Census. The village is located on the A674 Chorley–Blackburn road. It is a small, close‑knit community that offers a quiet living environment. Residents benefit from the village’s proximity to the larger town of Chorley while enjoying the tranquility of a rural setting. The A674 provides convenient road access to nearby towns and the wider region. The population decline noted between 2001 and 2011 suggests a stable, small community rather than a rapidly expanding area. The village’s designation as a civil parish indicates local governance and a sense of community identity. Overall, Higher Wheelton presents a peaceful, village lifestyle with practical road connectivity to Chorley and beyond.