PR7 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Columbine Close, 0.7km from Astley Village in Euxton. Administratively it sits within Buckshaw & Whittle ward and the Chorley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00181945 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLUMBINE CLOSE, PR7 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLUMBINE CLOSE, PR7 1BX.
292
34
£ 47,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR7 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR7 1BX — age 34, 64% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1BX. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 343,500
2 sales · Mean £ 343,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR7 1BX has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Franchise0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Barrica In The Park1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- RVS Cafe0.7 km
- Strawberry Fields Cafe0.4 km
- Oliver House0.8 km
- OCS Group UK Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jolsa Indian Takeaway0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hartwood Hall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buckshaw Parkway1.3 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane2.0 km
- Chorley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Alker Lane0.0 km
- Badgers Walk0.0 km
- Mimosa Close0.1 km
- Mimosa Close0.1 km
- Buckshaw Hall Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71BX · Data under Open Government Licence