Clarke Residential

Clarke Residential, independent estate agency in Chorley

Clarke Residential is an independent estate agency based in Chorley (Lancashire) that also operates in Greater Manchester. The firm presents itself as a boutique alternative to high street chains, with a direct service model: a single agent accompanies the client from valuation through to the sale contract, with no call centre hand-offs or transfers between staff.

Services for sellers and buyers

The agency covers residential sales, auction sales, marketing of commercial property and land, sale of tenanted properties and off-market purchases for cash investors. For buyers, it lists available properties and those coming soon to the market. It also offers lettings services.

Results and method of working

According to the agency's own data, the average price achieved is 103% of the asking price and the average time from listing to sale agreed is 28 days. The company attributes these results to careful marketing and professional negotiation, without resorting to gimmicks. It deliberately limits the number of properties it takes on at once to guarantee personalised attention. Valuations are based on comparable sales in the same street and postcode, avoiding overvaluations to win instructions.

Free tools for homeowners and buyers

The website offers several calculators and resources without the need to register: an online market report showing sale prices, local services and trends by postcode; a stamp duty calculator with standard rates, first-time buyer relief and second home surcharges; a mortgage calculator to estimate monthly payments and total interest; and a moving costs calculator that includes taxes, solicitor fees, surveys and transport. It also has an instant valuation tool that provides an indicative estimate in seconds based on Land Registry data, and a free personalised valuation report sent by email within 24 hours.

In-house mortgage advice

The agency has its own mortgage adviser, Peter Leigh, who assists first-time buyers, homeowners moving home and clients remortgaging.

Geographic coverage

Clarke Residential operates in Lancashire and Greater Manchester. In Lancashire it covers Chorley, Buckshaw Village, Astley Village, Leyland, Preston, Euxton, Coppull, Clayton-le-Woods and Whittle-le-Woods. In Greater Manchester it serves Horwich, Blackrod, Worsley, Salford, Monton, Ellenbrook, Tyldesley, Walkden and Swinton. The company maintains separate phone lines for each area: a 01257 number for Lancashire clients and a 0161 number for Greater Manchester.

Awards and ratings

The agency received the Excellent Award for Sales in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2027. On Google it holds a 5.0-star rating based on 38 reviews, and on Trustpilot it has a 4.6-star rating. The company highlights that its clients particularly value the constant communication throughout the process.

Availability and terms of engagement

Clarke Residential conducts viewings seven days a week, including late evenings. It works on a no sale, no fee basis, with no minimum tie-in period and fees agreed in writing before starting. The company states that it does not need long contracts because it is results and client relationships that maintain loyalty.

Offices and locations

Chorley office: Astley Lodge, 2 Queen's Road, Chorley, PR7 1JU · Phone: 01257 781 557

Manchester office: Phone: 0161 399 0828