Postcode PR7 1RL 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 £232,125. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Astley Park.
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.
Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR7 1RL.
Chorley North near PR7 1RL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Astley Park | Large | Walking directions to Astley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Broadfields Pond | Small | Walking directions to Broadfields Pond |
Based on 104 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £310,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £235,500 | £248 |
| Terraced | 45 | £155,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 15 | £135,000 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £155,000 | £230,000 | £156,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £256 | £157 |
| 2026 | £246 | £208 | £230 | £169 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 23, Rookwood Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1RL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £243,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 36, Ravenhill Drive, Chorley, PR7 1RP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 64, Highfield Road South, Chorley, PR7 1RH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 51, Astley Road, Chorley, PR7 1RR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 63, Astley Road, Chorley, PR7 1RR | Detached | Leasehold | £385,500 |
In the PR7 1RL postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | St Michael's Church of England High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Chorley Astley Park School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2019. | |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 1RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Highfield Road North, Chorley, PR7 1FH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | H&N Mini Market | Chorley, PR7 1QY | Walking directions to H&N Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental | 48 Park Road, Astley, Chorley, PR7 1QU | Walking directions to Oriental |
| 0.2 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 1RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Louise Walker
Chorley North West - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR7 1RL 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.
The median sale price around PR7 1RL in Chorley North West is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PR7 1RL, including St Michael's Church of England High School (Good), Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (Good) and Chorley Astley Park School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PR7 1RL is Chorley, about 1,026 m away.
PR7 1RL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 1RL 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).