Area Analysis Chorley, North West

PR7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PR7 postcode area.

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Population

64,031

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 43, PR7 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £214k. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

home £214,543 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR7 is a postcode district in Chorley, North West, covering 1455 active and 414 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PR7 (13%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PR7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PR7 are around £214k, down 8.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PR7 at 283 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PR7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6283
Anti-social behaviour5650
Criminal damage and arson1324
Other theft1092
Shoplifting859

school Local Schools

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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils
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Buckshaw Primary School

Good235 pupils
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Coppull Primary School and Nursery

Good329 pupils
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Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils
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Eccleston Primary School

Good214 pupils
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Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Outstanding361 pupils
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Gillibrand Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils
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Adlington Primary School

Good139 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Duke Of York
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B
  • Mr Michael J Motley
  • Panache Lounge
  • Ramada
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • The Mitre
  • Latch Bar
  • Pearsons
  • Adlington Cricket Club
  • Alison Arms
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • XPO/GXO Logistics Leyland (Staff Restaurant)
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre
  • Bay Leaf
  • Bees Kitchen & Deli
  • Bistecca
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Morrisons
  • Tesco Express- Preston Road
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda
  • Asda
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Haldi Spice Express
  • Mega Munchs
  • Tonis Pita Pan
  • Venice Papas
  • Romana Takeaway
  • + 75 more
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Retailers - Other

107 nearby
  • Flossy's Fancies
  • Greggs
  • Lu Lu's Balloons
  • Fishlock Pharmacy
  • Astley Park Kiosk & Petting Area
  • + 102 more