PR7 1DZ is an active urban area located 0.9km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North West ward and the Chorley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00126566 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR7 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR7 1DZ.
270
44
£ 38,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PR7 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1DZ. The average age is 43.8. 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: 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 1DZ are high at 198 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
Chorley Astley Park School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
Parklands High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Roras Desserts0.8 km
- Stump Lane Stores0.6 km
- Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.6 km
- Wonderlust Services Ltd1.0 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.7 km
- Tuck Inn0.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.4 km
- Cafe Ambio1.0 km
- Golden Plaice0.1 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- J-SEAS0.9 km
- Lee's Takeaway0.9 km
- McKrisps0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Giannis Takeaway1.0 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.4 km
- Duke Of York0.9 km
- Panache Lounge0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Chorley Bowling Club0.5 km
- Lamplighter0.4 km
- The Imperial0.3 km
- The White Bull0.5 km
- Malt N Hops0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Booths0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway2.9 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Peter Street0.2 km
- Peter Street0.2 km
- Woodville Road0.2 km
- Booths0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71DZ · Data under Open Government Licence