Postcode insights

PR7 3FW

Albion Street

Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

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Detailed insights for PR7 3FW

Overview

Postcode PR7 3FW is located in an urban city, within the Chorley South East & Heath Charnock 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 4 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
12%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

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

12%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from PR7 3FW.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley Town & South near PR7 3FW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 3FW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 3FW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRangletts Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Rangletts Recreation Ground
0.3 miCoronation Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground
0.5 miSpurrier SquareSmallWalking directions to Spurrier Square

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
4,617.7 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
239
76.85%
Other White
29
9.32%
Indian
11
3.54%
Chinese
9
2.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.57%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
21.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
20.39%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.12%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
46.39%
Owns with a mortgage
33
19.88%
Owns outright
31
18.67%
Other social rented
20
12.05%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.01%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

Median price£222,500
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £316K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £242 per square foot) in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £651,000.

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
Detached30£333,750£286
Semi-Detached36£211,000£238
Terraced28£167,250£195
Flats5£120,000£194

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£211,000£182,500
2026£420,000£125,000£227,000£149,500
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£204
2026£252£194£201£153
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 3FW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 3FW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202511, Oxford Street, Chorley, PR7 2BBTerracedFreehold£109,000
14 May 2025Unit 12, Vyking Park, Standish Street, Chorley, PR7 3AHOtherLeasehold£200,000
14 May 2025Unit 2, Vyking Park, Standish Street, Chorley, PR7 3AHOtherLeasehold£200,000
14 May 2025Unit 5, Viking Park, Standish Street, Chorley, PR7 3AHOtherLeasehold£200,000
14 May 2025Unit 7, Vyking Park, Standish Street, Chorley, PR7 3AHOtherLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the PR7 3FW postcode area, located within Chorley Town & South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 3FW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDuke Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurseryDuke Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 3FW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 3FW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaBolton Street, Chorley, PR7 3DLWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miTasty Convenience38 Pall Mall, Chorley, PR7 2LAWalking directions to Tasty Convenience
0.1 miMarket Street StoreMarket Street, Chorley, PR7 2SQWalking directions to Market Street Store
0.2 miMorrisonsBrooke Street, Chorley, PR7 3BEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miChorley ExpressMarket Place, Chorley, PR7 1BHWalking directions to Chorley Express

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 3FW, 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 Introduced2016-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 3FW

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

The area around PR7 3FW 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 3FW?

The median sale price around PR7 3FW in Chorley Town & South is £222,500 (about £242 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 3FW?

There are 20 schools close to PR7 3FW, including Duke Street Primary School (Good), Duke Street Nursery School (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 3FW?

The closest station to PR7 3FW is Chorley, about 373 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 3FW?

PR7 3FW 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 3FW 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).

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.