Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR7 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR7 1EL.

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Population

177

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR7 1EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

71% of homes in PR7 1EL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

PR7 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley South East & Heath Charnock ward and the Chorley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PR7 1EL offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00126595 (shared with 56 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 1EL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 1EL are high at 173 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 offences255
Anti-social behaviour191
Shoplifting85
Public order53
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.5 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.6 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils0.7 km
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Duke Street Primary School

Good330 pupils0.9 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Malt N Hops0.3 km
  • No 3 Club0.3 km
  • The Potters Arms0.8 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.5 km
  • Latch Bar0.3 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.6 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Bees Kitchen & Deli0.6 km
  • Bubble N Shake0.5 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Amigos0.5 km
  • Katy's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Railway Road Chippy0.5 km
  • Wing Sing0.8 km
  • Browns Chip Shop0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.2 km
  • Fifi's Sweets0.2 km
  • G.W & C.G Ball0.2 km
  • Mo's News0.3 km
  • Quality Save0.3 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Panache Lounge0.4 km
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.6 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Booths0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.4 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.0 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Booths0.1 km
  • Booths0.1 km
  • Bengal Street0.2 km
  • Bengal Street0.2 km
  • Park Gates0.2 km