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PR7 1PH

Highfield Road North

Chorley North West

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Detailed insights for PR7 1PH

Overview

Postcode PR7 1PH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Harpers Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from PR7 1PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley North near PR7 1PH 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 1PH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 1PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHarpers Lane Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground
0.4 miBuckshaw Community PondSmallWalking directions to Buckshaw Community Pond
0.4 miBroadfields PondSmallWalking directions to Broadfields Pond

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
680.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.23(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.28(+147%)
Public order
9.91(-2%)
Other theft
7.93(+20%)
Shoplifting
4.63(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
383
90.12%
Other White
9
2.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.65%
Arab
6
1.41%
Indian
5
1.18%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
38.29%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.18%
No qualifications
51
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
9.92%
Apprenticeship
28
7.71%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
56
34.78%
Other social rented
17
10.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.07%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.11%
Total households: 161

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202670, Rookwood Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
11 Jul 202562, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PZTerracedFreehold£165,995
13 Jun 202570, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PZTerracedLeasehold£157,500
02 May 2025104, Rookwood Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1RQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000
30 Jul 202594, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PTDetachedFreehold£575,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 1PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Michael's Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWaterloo LodgeOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 1PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 1PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressHighfield Road North, Chorley, PR7 1FHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondisPreston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PNWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miH&N Mini MarketChorley, PR7 1QYWalking directions to H&N Mini Market
0.2 miAldiHarpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPremier Express83-85 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Premier Express

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 1PH, 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 NorthE02005194
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 006FE01024937
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 1PH

Is PR7 1PH (Chorley North) safe?

The area around PR7 1PH 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.

What is the average house price near PR7 1PH?

The median sale price around PR7 1PH 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 1PH?

There are 13 schools close to PR7 1PH, including St Michael's Church of England High School (Good), Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (Good) and Waterloo Lodge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 1PH?

The closest station to PR7 1PH is Chorley, about 1,262 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 1PH?

PR7 1PH 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).

Who represents PR7 1PH (Chorley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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