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PR7 1SH

The Farthings

Chorley North & Astley

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Detailed insights for PR7 1SH

Overview

Postcode PR7 1SH 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 West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley West is £51,786 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 Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Astley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Chorley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,171 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Chorley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from PR7 1SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley West near PR7 1SH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 1SH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Euxton Balshaw Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Euxton Balshaw Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 1SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAstley ParkLargeWalking directions to Astley Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
1,772.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.44(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.32(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.79(-36%)
Other theft
4.74(-28%)
Other crime
2.11(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
91.8%
African
7
2.73%
Other Asian
3
1.17%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.17%
Other White
3
1.17%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
49.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.77%
No qualifications
24
10.81%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.41%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
100
82.64%
Owns with a mortgage
18
14.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.65%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Chorley North & Astley

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £214
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £335K

Based on 69 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.

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 & Astley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£363,500£300
Semi-Detached19£172,250£220
Flats2£137,750£225
Terraced26£134,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley North & Astley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North & Astley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202657, The Farthings, Chorley, PR7 1SHDetachedFreehold£462,500
12 Dec 202598, The Farthings, Chorley, PR7 1SHDetachedFreehold£354,000
30 Jan 202666, The Farthings, Chorley, PR7 1TPDetachedFreehold£365,000
03 Oct 202513, The Farthings, Chorley, PR7 1TPDetachedFreehold£362,000
18 Jun 202619, Long Copse, Chorley, PR7 1THDetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the PR7 1SH postcode area, located within Chorley West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PR7 1SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryParklands High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBalshaw Lane Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBuckshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 1SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 1SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraFoxhole Road, Chorley, PR7 1NWWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miMorrisons Daily3 Hallgate, Astley, Chorley, PR7 1XAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 1SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Perks

Chorley North & Astley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
ParishAstley VillageE04005142
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorley WestE02005196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 008BE01024920
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 1SH

Is PR7 1SH (Chorley West) safe?

The area around PR7 1SH records about 47 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 1SH?

The median sale price around PR7 1SH in Chorley North & Astley is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 1SH?

There are 7 schools close to PR7 1SH, including Parklands High School (Good), Balshaw Lane Community Primary School (Good) and Buckshaw Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PR7 1SH?

The closest station to PR7 1SH is Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 1,187 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 1SH?

PR7 1SH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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