Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

THETFORD DRIVE, PR25 5PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THETFORD DRIVE, PR25 5PG.

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Population

183

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /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: PR25 5PG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR25 5PG — age 39, 94% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

PR25 5PG is a safe, established residential area on Thetford Drive, 0.5km from Calderbanks in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Clayton West & Cuerden ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR25, PR25 5PG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR25 5PG are sourced from Output Area E00181991 (shared with 10 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 PR25 5PG. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,995

42 sales · Mean £ 336,532

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR25 5PG has low crime rates — 15 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary4
Shoplifting2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Lever House Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine's RC Primary School

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster Lane Community Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Farington Primary School

Inadequate200 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily McColls0.9 km
  • NSS News0.8 km
  • Scoff Scoff0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Efes Turkish Cuisine0.9 km
  • Venice Pizza and Grill0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Campbells0.3 km
  • The Ley Inn1.0 km
  • The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Cooperative- Clayton Le Woods0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bangla Spice Brasserie0.4 km
  • Cuerden Valley Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.5 km
  • Bamber Bridge2.6 km
  • Lostock Hall2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Residential Park0.4 km
  • Residential Park0.4 km
  • Club Equestrian0.4 km
  • Club Equestrian0.5 km