Postcode PR7 1JU is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North West ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley North area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Astley Park.
Chorley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from PR7 1JU.
Chorley North near PR7 1JU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Astley Park | Large | Walking directions to Astley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Coronation Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Northumberland Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Northumberland Street Gardens |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Chorley North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £320,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £238,248 | £245 |
| Terraced | 49 | £155,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 12 | £97,500 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,250 | £65,000 | £145,000 | £98,250 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £104,000 | £155,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £91,750 |
| 2019 | £279,950 | £96,250 | £177,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £271,995 | £130,000 | £175,000 | £93,000 |
| 2021 | £314,750 | £135,000 | £200,000 | £117,000 |
| 2022 | £358,000 | £142,000 | £207,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £341,000 | £102,000 | £218,750 | £121,500 |
| 2024 | £296,000 | £105,000 | £219,995 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £95,000 | £230,750 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £428,750 | £155,000 | £260,000 | £157,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £145 | £173 | £111 |
| 2017 | £221 | £172 | £169 | £106 |
| 2018 | £224 | £170 | £176 | £111 |
| 2019 | £233 | £218 | £184 | £112 |
| 2020 | £228 | £157 | £179 | £103 |
| 2021 | £241 | £202 | £210 | £131 |
| 2022 | £264 | £190 | £227 | £147 |
| 2023 | £297 | £173 | £224 | £140 |
| 2024 | £298 | £171 | £244 | £145 |
| 2025 | £260 | £174 | £257 | £157 |
| 2026 | £246 | £228 | £217 | £175 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1JU.
In the PR7 1JU postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Reeds Refillery | Chorley, PR7 2RZ | Walking directions to Reeds Refillery |
| 0.2 mi | Booths | New Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DB | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.2 mi | Chorley Express | Market Place, Chorley, PR7 1BH | Walking directions to Chorley Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 1 Market Walk Extension, Chorley, PR7 1FD | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 34 Market Walk, Chorley, PR7 1DE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 1JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Louise Walker
Chorley North West - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR7 1JU records about 123 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 1JU in Chorley North is £170,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR7 1JU, including Chorley Astley Park School (Outstanding), Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR7 1JU is Chorley, about 563 m away.
PR7 1JU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,432 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 1JU is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emma Louise Walker (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.