Postcode PR7 1HB is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North & Astley ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harpers Lane Recreation Ground.
Chorley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from PR7 1HB.
Chorley North near PR7 1HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chorley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harpers Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £532,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £345,000 | £295 |
| Flats | 1 | £187,500 | £311 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £170,375 | £219 |
| Terraced | 26 | £141,990 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253,750 | — | £119,500 | £95,500 |
| 2017 | £187,500 | £48,500 | £134,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £66,498 | £135,500 | £89,998 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £53,000 | £147,000 | £98,000 |
| 2020 | £283,750 | £66,750 | £149,000 | £106,000 |
| 2021 | £287,000 | £162,500 | £157,975 | £123,000 |
| 2022 | £318,000 | £87,000 | £166,250 | £127,500 |
| 2023 | £329,995 | — | £166,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £343,500 | £88,500 | £189,000 | £130,500 |
| 2025 | £341,250 | £86,600 | £174,125 | £143,500 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | — | £176,125 | £130,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | — | £181 | £106 |
| 2017 | £197 | £128 | £161 | £110 |
| 2018 | £211 | £146 | £171 | £108 |
| 2019 | £220 | £97 | £170 | £111 |
| 2020 | £217 | £119 | £159 | £123 |
| 2021 | £235 | £270 | £201 | £129 |
| 2022 | £264 | £144 | £209 | £148 |
| 2023 | £266 | — | £201 | £159 |
| 2024 | £263 | £152 | £227 | £149 |
| 2025 | £283 | £201 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | £306 | — | £268 | £141 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1HB.
In the PR7 1HB postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier Express | 83-85 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.1 mi | H&N Mini Market | Chorley, PR7 1QY | Walking directions to H&N Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Oriental | 48 Park Road, Astley, Chorley, PR7 1QU | Walking directions to Oriental |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR7 1HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Perks
Chorley North & Astley - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR7 1HB records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR7 1HB in Chorley North is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PR7 1HB, including Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (Good), Mayfield House School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR7 1HB is Chorley, about 844 m away.
PR7 1HB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,124 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 1HB is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Perks (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.