Postcode PR7 1HB is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North & Astley area 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 median sale price in Chorley North & Astley is £180,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,375 and £336,250. 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 7,424 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £357,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £172,250 | £220 |
| Flats | 2 | £137,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 28 | £134,000 | £152 |
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 | £179,750 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £88,000 | £180,000 | £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 | £289 | £201 | £211 | £157 |
| 2026 | £291 | £139 | £256 | £155 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2026 | 6, Wellington Street, Chorley, PR7 1HB | Terraced | Freehold | £124,500 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 10, Wellington Street, Chorley, PR7 1HB | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 90, Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1QX | Terraced | Leasehold | £198,495 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 24, Congress Street, Chorley, PR7 1EZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 83, Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the PR7 1HB postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2020. | |
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jan 2020
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mayfield House School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
Mayfield House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Michael's Church of England High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
St Michael's Church of England High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Sept 2022
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR7 1HB in Chorley North & Astley is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 75 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 (Inadequate) and St Michael's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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 7,424 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).