PR7 1AP is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Astley Village in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR7 1AP is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00126484 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR7 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR7 1AP.
140
61
£ 47,400 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR7 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PR7 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1AP. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR7 1AP 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
Buckshaw Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Parklands High School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley Astley Park School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hursty's Hut1.0 km
- Browns Chip Shop1.0 km
- Oriental1.0 km
- Jolsa Indian Takeaway0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Ambio0.2 km
- OCS Group UK Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
- Lockdown Burger0.9 km
- Canteen0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Wonderlust Services Ltd0.9 km
- Astley Park Kiosk & Petting Area0.2 km
- Barrica In The Park0.2 km
- H N Food & Wine Ltd1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley1.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway1.8 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Buckshaw CPS0.1 km
- Village Centre0.2 km
- Deer Fold0.2 km
- Deer Fold0.2 km
- Long Copse0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71AP · Data under Open Government Licence