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PR7 1LL

Chorley North West

Chorley

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Detailed insights for PR7 1LL

Overview

Postcode PR7 1LL 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 West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley West is £51,786 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Astley Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Chorley West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,738 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chorley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Chorley West is £51,786 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from PR7 1LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley West near PR7 1LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chorley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 1LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 1LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAstley ParkLargeWalking directions to Astley Park

Area Profile

Population
463
Population density
895.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.4(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.05(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-34%)
Vehicle crime
4.16(-31%)
Burglary
2.97(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
421
91.13%
Other White
13
2.81%
Pakistani
7
1.52%
African
6
1.3%
Arab
6
1.3%
Total population: 462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
43.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
13.26%
No qualifications
48
12.73%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.73%
Apprenticeship
28
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
75
42.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
4.55%
Other social rented
7
3.98%
Social rents from council
3
1.7%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Chorley North West

Median price: £170,000
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £232K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorley North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£310,000£256
Semi-Detached35£235,000£251
Terraced43£157,000£167
Flats13£115,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202520, Glamis Drive, Chorley, PR7 1LXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
13 Feb 20267, Chatsworth Close, Chorley, PR7 1LZDetachedFreehold£537,500
30 Jan 202633, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
04 Jul 20256, Sandringham Road, Chorley, PR7 1LGDetachedLeasehold£370,000
25 Jul 202535, Merefield, Chorley, PR7 1UPDetachedFreehold£532,500

Schools

In the PR7 1LL postcode area, located within Chorley West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 1LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryParklands High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableOliver House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 1LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 1LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily3 Hallgate, Astley, Chorley, PR7 1XAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR7 1LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Louise Walker

Chorley North West - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
WardChorley North WestE05013068
ParishChorley, unparished areaE43000094
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorley WestE02005196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 008CE01024934
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 1LL

Is PR7 1LL (Chorley West) safe?

The area around PR7 1LL records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near PR7 1LL?

The median sale price around PR7 1LL in Chorley North West is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 1LL?

There are 13 schools close to PR7 1LL, including Parklands High School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley (Good) and Oliver House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 1LL?

The closest station to PR7 1LL is Chorley, about 1,349 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 1LL?

PR7 1LL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,738 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR7 1LL (Chorley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 1LL 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).