Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

ACKHURST LODGE DRIVE, PR7 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACKHURST LODGE DRIVE, PR7 1ED.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Parklands High School

Good1098 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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Buckshaw Primary School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.9 km
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Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Outstanding361 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils1.1 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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Gillibrand Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hursty's Hut0.3 km
  • Little Lantern1.0 km
  • Jolsa Indian Takeaway0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chorley Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Fieldfare0.4 km
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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
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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