PR7 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on New Market Street, 0.8km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley South East & Heath Charnock ward and the Chorley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PR7 1DB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00126595 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW MARKET STREET, PR7 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW MARKET STREET, PR7 1DB.
177
40
£ 38,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR7 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PR7 1DB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1DB. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 182,500
1 sales · Mean £ 182,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR7 1DB are high at 204 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
Chorley Astley Park School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Michael's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Saint Josephs Parish Centre1.0 km
- Chorley Bowling Club0.7 km
- Lamplighter0.3 km
- The Imperial0.2 km
- The White Bull0.4 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.9 km
- Tuck Inn0.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.3 km
- Golden Plaice0.1 km
- Tapas Esteban0.1 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- J-SEAS0.9 km
- Lee's Takeaway0.9 km
- McKrisps0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Golden Star0.6 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.5 km
- Duke Of York0.8 km
- Panache Lounge0.3 km
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Roras Desserts0.8 km
- Froom Street Stores0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Stump Lane Stores0.5 km
- Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.7 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Booths0.0 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.3 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.1 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Booths0.1 km
- Booths0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Rail Station Taxi Rank0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71DB · Data under Open Government Licence