Postcode PR7 2NJ is located in an urban city, within the Chorley South West area of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley South West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 median sale price in Chorley South West is £182,500 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £152,000 and £255,000. The nearest station is Chorley, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Yarrow Valley Country Park.
Chorley South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,833 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Chorley South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.4% 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 2NJ.
Chorley South West near PR7 2NJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Yarrow Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Yarrow Valley Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Yarrow Valley Country Park - Dob Brow Pastures | Large | Walking directions to Yarrow Valley Country Park - Dob Brow Pastures |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £239 per square foot) in Chorley South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £320,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £180,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 18 | £158,500 | £180 |
| Flats | 14 | £111,250 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235,500 | £71,000 | £120,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £234,500 | £86,000 | £127,500 | £103,000 |
| 2018 | £232,995 | £93,000 | £130,000 | £94,000 |
| 2019 | £244,998 | £84,998 | £153,000 | £101,000 |
| 2020 | £249,498 | £85,500 | £143,000 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £282,498 | £89,000 | £165,000 | £122,500 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £99,999 | £167,750 | £127,000 |
| 2023 | £308,000 | £101,498 | £177,500 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £328,000 | £105,500 | £170,000 | £153,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £108,500 | £185,000 | £162,000 |
| 2026 | £292,500 | £107,000 | £182,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £132 | £154 | £116 |
| 2017 | £196 | £141 | £172 | £122 |
| 2018 | £200 | £166 | £181 | £106 |
| 2019 | £216 | £148 | £187 | £125 |
| 2020 | £224 | £139 | £186 | £121 |
| 2021 | £231 | £148 | £201 | £146 |
| 2022 | £258 | £160 | £240 | £156 |
| 2023 | £259 | £165 | £219 | £176 |
| 2024 | £272 | £172 | £229 | £181 |
| 2025 | £282 | £175 | £253 | £176 |
| 2026 | £276 | £181 | £239 | £159 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 2NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 20, Lawnwood Avenue, Chorley, PR7 2NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2026 | 9, Walletts Wood Court, Chorley, PR7 2FT | Terraced | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 2, Walletts Wood Court, Chorley, PR7 2FT | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 1, Walletts Wood Court, Chorley, PR7 2FT | Flats | Leasehold | £114,500 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 37, Lydgate, Chorley, PR7 2NB | Terraced | Freehold | £107,500 |
In the PR7 2NJ postcode area, located within Chorley South 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Southlands High School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gillibrand Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 2NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Moor Road, Chorley, PR7 2LU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 117 Moor Road, Chorley, PR7 2NU | Walking directions to Asda 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 2NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Olga Cash
Chorley South West - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR7 2NJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2NJ in Chorley South West is £182,500 (about £239 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to PR7 2NJ, including Southlands High School (Requires improvement), Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit (Good) and Gillibrand Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR7 2NJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,833 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 2NJ is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Olga Cash (Green Party).