PR7 1DP is an active urban area located 0.8km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chorley North West ward and the Chorley constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00126566 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR7 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR7 1DP.
270
44
£ 38,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PR7 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1DP. The average age is 43.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR7 1DP are high at 231 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
Duke Street Primary School
Duke Street Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Parklands High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Roras Desserts0.7 km
- Stump Lane Stores0.6 km
- Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.7 km
- Wonderlust Services Ltd1.0 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.8 km
- Tuck Inn0.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.3 km
- Golden Plaice0.1 km
- Tapas Esteban0.1 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- J-SEAS0.9 km
- Lee's Takeaway0.9 km
- McKrisps0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Giannis Takeaway1.0 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.4 km
- Duke Of York0.9 km
- Panache Lounge0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Chorley Bowling Club0.5 km
- Lamplighter0.3 km
- The Imperial0.3 km
- The White Bull0.4 km
- Malt N Hops0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Booths0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway2.9 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Woodville Road0.2 km
- Booths0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71DP · Data under Open Government Licence