PR7 1DH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Astley Village in Chorley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.
Within the PR7 district, this postcode is characterised by a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00126488 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR7 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR7 1DH.
293
50
£ 47,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR7 1DH — age 50, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1DH. The average age is 49.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR7 1DH is moderate at 77 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
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Parklands High School
Chorley Astley Park School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Wonderlust Services Ltd0.8 km
- Astley Park Kiosk & Petting Area0.8 km
- Barrica In The Park0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre0.8 km
- Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.7 km
- RVS Cafe0.4 km
- Strawberry Fields Cafe0.2 km
- OCS Group UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jolsa Indian Takeaway0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hartwood Hall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buckshaw Parkway1.7 km
- Chorley1.9 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Buckshaw Hall Close0.1 km
- Buckshaw Hall Close0.2 km
- Broadfields0.2 km
- Hospital Stop 50.2 km
- Broadfields0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71DH · Data under Open Government Licence