Postcode PR7 1JY is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North West area 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 median sale price in Chorley North West is £170,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £231,500. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.4 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 28,022 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 15% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from PR7 1JY.
Chorley North near PR7 1JY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £194 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 | 6 | £310,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £235,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 43 | £157,000 | £167 |
| Flats | 13 | £115,000 | £185 |
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 | £110,000 | £234,000 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £428,750 | £144,500 | £225,000 | £158,000 |
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 | £178 | £258 | £157 |
| 2026 | £246 | £208 | £224 | £176 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 6, Parkside Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1JY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £288,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 17, Parkside Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1JY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 5, Springfield Road, Chorley, PR7 1JB | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11, Springfield Road, Chorley, PR7 1JB | Terraced | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 6, Royle Road, Chorley, PR7 1JD | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the PR7 1JY postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 1JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reeds Refillery | Chorley, PR7 2RZ | Walking directions to Reeds Refillery |
| 0.2 mi | Chorley Express | Market Place, Chorley, PR7 1BH | Walking directions to Chorley Express |
| 0.2 mi | Booths | New Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DB | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.3 mi | Makinsons | 112A Devonshire Road, Chorley, PR7 2DJ | Walking directions to Makinsons |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 1 Market Walk Extension, Chorley, PR7 1FD | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 1JY, 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 1JY 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 1JY in Chorley North West is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR7 1JY, 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 1JY is Chorley, about 686 m away.
PR7 1JY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,022 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 1JY 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).