Postcode insights

PR7 1QN

Park Road

Chorley North West

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Detailed insights for PR7 1QN

Overview

Postcode PR7 1QN 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 North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.1 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 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 small park is Coronation Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Chorley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.7%

Approximately 29.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from PR7 1QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley North near PR7 1QN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 1QN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 1QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoronation Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground
0.5 miHarpers Lane Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground
0.5 miNorthumberland Street GardensSmallWalking directions to Northumberland Street Gardens

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
2,600.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
63.21(+252%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.19(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.07(+34%)
Other theft
12.07(+83%)
Public order
9.23(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
94.19%
Indian
6
2.49%
Other White
5
2.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
47
23.98%
No qualifications
39
19.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.69%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.56%
Other social rented
30
23.44%
Owns outright
16
12.5%
Social rents from council
8
6.25%
Total households: 128

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 2025Flat 5, Park House, 16, Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1QNFlatsLeasehold£115,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 9, 10, Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1QNFlatsLeasehold£50,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 1, 10, Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1QNFlatsLeasehold£58,000
10 Apr 2025Flat 6, Park House, 16, Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1QNFlatsLeasehold£50,000
28 Oct 20255, Park Street, Chorley, PR7 1ERTerracedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the PR7 1QN postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 1QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableChorley Astley Park SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableMayfield House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 1QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 1QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOriental48 Park Road, Astley, Chorley, PR7 1QUWalking directions to Oriental
0.2 miFarmfoodsWater Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAsdaWater Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miPremier Express83-85 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miBoothsNew Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DBWalking directions to Booths

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 1QN, 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 006CE01024931
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 1QN

Is PR7 1QN (Chorley North) safe?

The area around PR7 1QN records about 100 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 1QN?

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

What schools are near PR7 1QN?

There are 19 schools close to PR7 1QN, including Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (Good), Chorley Astley Park School (Outstanding) and Mayfield House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 1QN?

The closest station to PR7 1QN is Chorley, about 618 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 1QN?

PR7 1QN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,124 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 1QN 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.