Postcode insights

PR7 1NW

Ackhurst Park Industrial Estate

Chorley North West

Interactive map showing PR7 1NW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR7 1NW

Overview

Postcode PR7 1NW 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 West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley West is £51,786 per year. The nearest station is Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Chorley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Chorley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from PR7 1NW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Euxton Balshaw Lane located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 1NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Euxton Balshaw Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Euxton Balshaw Lane

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
361.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.7(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.7(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-42%)
Other theft
4.44(-33%)
Public order
3.7(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
94.36%
Indian
7
2.19%
Pakistani
4
1.25%
Irish
3
0.94%
Other White
3
0.94%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
33.21%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.39%
No qualifications
37
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
55.8%
Owns with a mortgage
47
34.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Shared ownership
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Chorley North West

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £230K

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.

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
Detached7£320,000£259
Semi-Detached32£238,248£245
Terraced49£155,000£166
Flats12£97,500£181

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£95,000£230,750£142,000
2026£428,750£155,000£260,000£157,500
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£174£257£157
2026£246£228£217£175
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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202596, The Farthings, Chorley, PR7 1SHDetachedFreehold£323,000
27 Mar 202531, Ackhurst Lodge Drive, Chorley, PR7 1EDDetachedFreehold£412,500
11 Jul 2025Unit 5, Common Bank Industrial Estate, Chorley, PR7 1NHOtherLeasehold£85,000
19 Aug 202551, Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, PR7 2RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000

Schools

In the PR7 1NW postcode area, located within Chorley West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 1NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryParklands High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBalshaw Lane Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 1NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 1NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExtraFoxhole Road, Chorley, PR7 1NWWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,384
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

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 1NW, 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 008DE01024935
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 1NW

Is PR7 1NW (Chorley West) safe?

The area around PR7 1NW records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1NW?

The median sale price around PR7 1NW in Chorley West is £170,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 1NW?

There are 10 schools close to PR7 1NW, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley (Good), Parklands High School (Good) and Balshaw Lane Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 1NW?

The closest station to PR7 1NW is Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 1,256 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 1NW?

PR7 1NW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.