Postcode PR7 2HW 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 South West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley South West is £45,836 per year. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rangletts Recreation Ground.
Chorley South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Chorley South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chorley South West is £45,836 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR7 2HW.
Chorley South West near PR7 2HW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 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 2HW.
In the PR7 2HW postcode area, located within Chorley South West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Diets2Go | 114 Pall Mall, Chorley, PR7 2LB | Walking directions to Diets2Go |
| 0.3 mi | GoLocal | Beatty Avenue, Chorley, PR7 2AJ | Walking directions to GoLocal |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Harrison Road, Chorley, PR7 3HT | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Weldbank Stores & Off-License | 46 Weldbank Lane, Chorley, PR7 3NQ | Walking directions to Weldbank Stores & Off-License |
| 0.3 mi | Makinsons | 112A Devonshire Road, Chorley, PR7 2DJ | Walking directions to Makinsons |
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 2HW, 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 2HW records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2HW in Chorley South West 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 2HW, including Gillibrand Primary School, Mayfield School (Good) and Shaftesbury High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR7 2HW is Chorley, about 1,052 m away.
PR7 2HW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,453 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 2HW 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.