PR7 1DR 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.
Day-to-day life in PR7 1DR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00126566 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR7 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR7 1DR.
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
No single demographic signal dominates PR7 1DR — age 44, 41% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR7 1DR are high at 195 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
St Michael's Church of England High School
Parklands High School
Duke Street Primary School
Duke Street Nursery School
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Roras Desserts0.7 km
- Stump Lane Stores0.7 km
- Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.8 km
- Tuck Inn1.0 km
- Bay Leaf0.4 km
- Cafe Ambio0.9 km
- Golden Plaice0.2 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- J-SEAS1.0 km
- Lee's Takeaway1.0 km
- McKrisps0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Giannis Takeaway0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.3 km
- Duke Of York0.9 km
- Panache Lounge0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Chorley Bowling Club0.4 km
- Lamplighter0.4 km
- The Imperial0.4 km
- The White Bull0.4 km
- Malt N Hops0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Booths0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway2.9 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woodville Road0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Woodville Road0.1 km
- Park Gates0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71DR · Data under Open Government Licence