Postcode insights

PR7 1UR

Merefield

Chorley North & Astley

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Detailed insights for PR7 1UR

Overview

Postcode PR7 1UR is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North & Astley ward 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 nearest station is Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Chorley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from PR7 1UR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley West near PR7 1UR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 1UR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Euxton Balshaw Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Euxton Balshaw Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 1UR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAstley ParkLargeWalking directions to Astley Park
0.4 miBroadfields PondSmallWalking directions to Broadfields Pond

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
2,002.9 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
258
92.14%
Arab
8
2.86%
Indian
5
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.07%
Chinese
2
0.71%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
39.61%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.94%
No qualifications
31
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
72%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Chorley North & Astley

Median price£174,875
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £260K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £532,500.

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
Detached23£345,000£295
Flats1£187,500£311
Semi-Detached16£170,375£219
Terraced26£141,990£154

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£174,125£143,500
2026£265,000£176,125£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£283£201£211£161
2026£306£268£141
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 1UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202535, Merefield, Chorley, PR7 1UPDetachedFreehold£532,500
05 Dec 202554, Long Copse, Chorley, PR7 1THDetachedFreehold£485,000
07 Nov 202511A, Long Copse, Chorley, PR7 1THDetachedFreehold£285,000
08 Aug 202515, Long Copse, Chorley, PR7 1THDetachedFreehold£337,500
13 Feb 202520, Long Copse, Chorley, PR7 1THDetachedFreehold£424,995

Schools

In the PR7 1UR postcode area, located within Chorley West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 1UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOliver House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBuckshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryParklands High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 1UR

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

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 1UR, 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 1UR

Is PR7 1UR (Chorley West) safe?

The area around PR7 1UR 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 1UR?

The median sale price around PR7 1UR in Chorley West is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 1UR?

There are 9 schools close to PR7 1UR, including Oliver House School (Outstanding), Buckshaw Primary School (Requires improvement) and Parklands High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 1UR?

The closest station to PR7 1UR is Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 1,431 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 1UR?

PR7 1UR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.