PR7 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Chancery Fields, 0.6km from Astley Village in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00182005 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANCERY FIELDS, PR7 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANCERY FIELDS, PR7 1DG.
338
36
£ 47,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR7 1DG 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 1DG — age 36, 96% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1DG. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,750
48 sales · Mean £ 272,432
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR7 1DG has low crime rates — 35 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
Parklands High School
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Astley Park Kiosk & Petting Area1.0 km
- Barrica In The Park0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- RVS Cafe0.9 km
- Strawberry Fields Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Ambio1.0 km
- Canteen0.8 km
- Oliver House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Jolsa Indian Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buckshaw Parkway1.2 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane1.8 km
- Chorley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mimosa Close0.1 km
- Mimosa Close0.1 km
- Alker Lane0.2 km
- Badgers Walk0.3 km
- Buckshaw Hall Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71DG · Data under Open Government Licence