Postcode PR7 2BG 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 Town & South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 377.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley Town & South is £43,758 per year. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rangletts Recreation Ground.
Chorley Town & South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Chorley Town & South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 377.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chorley Town & South is £43,758 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from PR7 2BG.
Chorley Town & South near PR7 2BG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rangletts Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Rangletts Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground |
| 0 mi | Northumberland Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Northumberland Street Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £320,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £238,248 | £245 |
| Terraced | 49 | £155,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 12 | £97,500 | £181 |
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 | £95,000 | £230,750 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £428,750 | £155,000 | £260,000 | £157,500 |
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 | £174 | £257 | £157 |
| 2026 | £246 | £228 | £217 | £175 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 2BG.
In the PR7 2BG postcode area, located within Chorley Town & South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Market Street Store | Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SQ | Walking directions to Market Street Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tasty Convenience | 38 Pall Mall, Chorley, PR7 2LA | Walking directions to Tasty Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Bolton Street, Chorley, PR7 3DL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Chorley Express | Market Place, Chorley, PR7 1BH | Walking directions to Chorley Express |
| 0.2 mi | Reeds Refillery | Chorley, PR7 2RZ | Walking directions to Reeds Refillery |
Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR7 2BG, 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 2BG records about 377 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PR7 2BG in Chorley Town & South is £170,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR7 2BG, including Duke Street Nursery School (Outstanding), Duke Street Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR7 2BG is Chorley, about 292 m away.
PR7 2BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,421 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 2BG 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).
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.