PR7 1ED is a sought-after residential area on Ackhurst Lodge Drive, 0.7km from Astley Village in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North West ward and the Chorley constituency.
For serious buyers, PR7 1ED is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00126578 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACKHURST LODGE DRIVE, PR7 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACKHURST LODGE DRIVE, PR7 1ED.
463
46
£ 47,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR7 1ED 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.
Area Character
PR7 1ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1ED. The average age is 46.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
49 sales · Mean £ 319,879
Semi-Detached
£ 259,995
3 sales · Mean £ 261,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR7 1ED has low crime rates — 37 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
Parklands High School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Buckshaw Primary School
Chorley Astley Park School
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Gillibrand Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Secret Garden- Chorley0.4 km
- Cafe Ambio0.5 km
- Canteen0.8 km
- Oliver House0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hursty's Hut0.3 km
- Little Lantern1.0 km
- Jolsa Indian Takeaway0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chorley Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Fieldfare0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Astley Park Kiosk & Petting Area0.5 km
- Barrica In The Park0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley1.7 km
- Buckshaw Parkway2.0 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lancashire College0.2 km
- Lancashire College0.2 km
- Southport Road0.3 km
- Ackhurst Public House0.3 km
- Foxhole Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71ED · Data under Open Government Licence