PR7 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Mimosa Close, 0.7km from Astley Village in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.
For serious buyers, PR7 1BT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, down 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00182005 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIMOSA CLOSE, PR7 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIMOSA CLOSE, PR7 1BT.
338
36
£ 47,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR7 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR7 1BT — age 36, 96% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £333k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1BT. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,500
14 sales · Mean £ 326,607
Semi-Detached
£ 299,950
1 sales · Mean £ 299,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR7 1BT has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Buckshaw Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Parklands High School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Barrica In The Park1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- RVS Cafe0.8 km
- Strawberry Fields Cafe0.4 km
- Canteen1.0 km
- Oliver House0.8 km
- OCS Group UK Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Jolsa Indian Takeaway0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hartwood Hall0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buckshaw Parkway1.3 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane1.9 km
- Chorley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mimosa Close0.0 km
- Mimosa Close0.0 km
- Alker Lane0.1 km
- Badgers Walk0.1 km
- Buckshaw Hall Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71BT · Data under Open Government Licence