Postcode PR7 1PX is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North & Astley area of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 & Astley is £180,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £335,000. 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 small park is Harpers Lane Recreation Ground.
Chorley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,974 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.6% 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.
The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from PR7 1PX.
Chorley North near PR7 1PX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harpers Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £361,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £172,250 | £220 |
| Flats | 2 | £137,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 28 | £134,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253,750 | — | £119,500 | £95,500 |
| 2017 | £187,500 | £48,500 | £134,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £66,498 | £135,500 | £89,998 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £53,000 | £147,000 | £98,000 |
| 2020 | £283,750 | £66,750 | £149,000 | £106,000 |
| 2021 | £287,000 | £162,500 | £157,975 | £123,000 |
| 2022 | £318,000 | £87,000 | £166,250 | £127,500 |
| 2023 | £329,995 | — | £166,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £343,500 | £88,500 | £189,000 | £130,500 |
| 2025 | £341,250 | £86,600 | £179,750 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £88,000 | £180,000 | £130,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | — | £181 | £106 |
| 2017 | £197 | £128 | £161 | £110 |
| 2018 | £211 | £146 | £171 | £108 |
| 2019 | £220 | £97 | £170 | £111 |
| 2020 | £217 | £119 | £159 | £123 |
| 2021 | £235 | £270 | £201 | £129 |
| 2022 | £264 | £144 | £209 | £148 |
| 2023 | £266 | — | £201 | £159 |
| 2024 | £263 | £152 | £227 | £149 |
| 2025 | £289 | £201 | £211 | £157 |
| 2026 | £291 | £139 | £256 | £155 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 7, The Crescent, Chorley, PR7 1PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 62, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,995 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 70, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £157,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 25, The Grove, Chorley, PR7 1PU | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 94, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PT | Detached | Freehold | £575,000 |
In the PR7 1PX postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Michael's Church of England High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
St Michael's Church of England High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Sept 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2020. | |
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jan 2020
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 1PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Highfield Road North, Chorley, PR7 1FH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Harpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | H&N Mini Market | Chorley, PR7 1QY | Walking directions to H&N Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 83-85 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX | Walking directions to Premier Express |
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 1PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Perks
Chorley North & Astley - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR7 1PX records about 103 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR7 1PX in Chorley North & Astley is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PR7 1PX, including St Michael's Church of England High School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good) and Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PR7 1PX is Chorley, about 1,215 m away.
PR7 1PX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,974 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 1PX is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Perks (Reform UK).