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PR7 3AT

South Avenue

Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

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Detailed insights for PR7 3AT

Overview

Postcode PR7 3AT is located in an urban city, within the Chorley South East & Heath Charnock area 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 median sale price in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock is £234,000 (around £252 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £182,500 and £330,000. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rangletts Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
377
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Chorley Town & South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,917 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chorley Town & South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 377.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chorley Town & South is £43,758 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from PR7 3AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley Town & South near PR7 3AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chorley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 3AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 3AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRangletts Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Rangletts Recreation Ground
0.2 miSpurrier SquareSmallWalking directions to Spurrier Square
0.3 miNorthumberland Street GardensSmallWalking directions to Northumberland Street Gardens

Area Profile

Population
508
Population density
8,624.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
189.6(+408%)
Anti-social behaviour
147.08(+719%)
Shoplifting
95.69(+1556%)
Public order
53.75(+431%)
Criminal damage and arson
37.21(+314%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
456
90.12%
Other White
24
4.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
1.78%
Other Asian
7
1.38%
Indian
6
1.19%
Total population: 506

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
31.1%
Level 3 (A level)
80
21.45%
No qualifications
64
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 373

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
43.9%
Owns outright
44
21.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
21.46%
Other social rented
17
8.29%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.44%
Total households: 205

Property prices in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

Median price: £234,000
Price per sq ft: £252
Sales (last 12 months): 111
Typical range (middle 50%): £183K – £330K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £668,350.

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 South East & Heath Charnock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£337,498£286
Semi-Detached37£212,000£235
Terraced30£167,250£184
Flats4£122,500£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£80,500£144,450£91,975
2017£279,995£91,750£138,000£124,500
2018£280,000£100,000£140,000£106,500
2019£289,498£98,000£150,000£111,000
2020£268,250£104,995£160,000£125,000
2021£340,000£121,248£167,000£130,000
2022£345,000£113,250£195,000£134,450
2023£340,000£141,250£185,750£144,500
2024£319,000£110,250£189,000£155,000
2025£330,000£120,000£210,000£185,000
2026£389,000£125,000£217,500£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£153£169£101
2017£229£147£162£145
2018£212£156£177£123
2019£208£156£179£124
2020£220£145£174£139
2021£240£162£196£146
2022£268£171£219£165
2023£263£185£211£161
2024£272£170£212£167
2025£287£173£243£207
2026£259£194£222£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley South East & Heath Charnock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 3AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 3AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202526, South Avenue, Chorley, PR7 3ATTerracedFreehold£178,000
02 Apr 202622, Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3ESTerracedFreehold£136,995
27 Jan 202682, Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3ETTerracedLeasehold£154,000
20 Jun 202542, Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3ETTerracedLeasehold£153,000
07 May 202566, Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3ETTerracedLeasehold£95,500

Schools

In the PR7 3AT postcode area, located within Chorley Town & South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PR7 3AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryAlbany AcademyAcademy converter
0.2 miNurseryDuke Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.2 miPrimaryDuke Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 3AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 3AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTony's Off-licence and convenience shopBolton Street, Chorley, PR7 3ETWalking directions to Tony's Off-licence and convenience shop
0.2 miMorrisonsBrooke Street, Chorley, PR7 3BEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miChorley MarketBrooke Street, Chorley, PR6 0LBWalking directions to Chorley Market
0.3 miAsdaBolton Street, Chorley, PR7 3DLWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miCowling Stores2 Cowling Brow, Chorley, PR6 0QFWalking directions to Cowling Stores

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 3AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Hill

Chorley South East & Heath Charnock - 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
ParishChorley, unparished areaE43000094
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorley Town & SouthE02005198
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 010DE01024940
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 3AT

Is PR7 3AT (Chorley Town & South) safe?

The area around PR7 3AT 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.

What is the average house price near PR7 3AT?

The median sale price around PR7 3AT in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock is £234,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 3AT?

There are 18 schools close to PR7 3AT, including Albany Academy (Good), Duke Street Nursery School (Outstanding) and Duke Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PR7 3AT?

The closest station to PR7 3AT is Chorley, about 700 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 3AT?

PR7 3AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,917 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR7 3AT (Chorley Town & South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 3AT is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Hill (Reform UK).