Postcode insights

PR7 3QX

The Oaks

Chorley South West

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Detailed insights for PR7 3QX

Overview

Postcode PR7 3QX is located in an urban city, within the Chorley South West ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley South West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Yarrow Valley Country Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Chorley South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Chorley South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chorley South West is £45,836 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR7 3QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley South West near PR7 3QX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 3QX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miYarrow Valley Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Yarrow Valley Country Park
0.4 miMayflower GardensSmallWalking directions to Mayflower Gardens

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
3,426.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.29(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.1(-49%)
Vehicle crime
5.46(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.55(-49%)
Burglary
2.73(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
97.72%
Indian
2
0.65%
Other White
2
0.65%
Other
2
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
33.86%
Level 3 (A level)
53
21.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.34%
No qualifications
30
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
45.86%
Owns outright
51
38.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.03%
Shared ownership
2
1.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Chorley South West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £256K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Chorley South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £495,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£295,000£272
Semi-Detached31£188,000£260
Terraced21£162,000£183
Flats11£114,500£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£295,000£109,750£182,500£162,000
2026£250,975£107,000£210,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£277£176£251£176
2026£257£178£273£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley South West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 3QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 3QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 202519, The Oaks, Chorley, PR7 3QTDetachedFreehold£363,000
19 Dec 202536, The Oaks, Chorley, PR7 3QUDetachedFreehold£375,000
25 Jul 202526, Burgh Meadows, Chorley, PR7 3LRDetachedFreehold£270,000
06 Feb 202624, The Cedars, Chorley, PR7 3RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
28 Nov 202512, The Cedars, Chorley, PR7 3RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,200

Schools

In the PR7 3QX postcode area, located within Chorley South West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 3QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery UnitVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHoly Cross Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 3QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 3QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda Express117 Moor Road, Chorley, PR7 2NUWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miHeron FoodsMoor Road, Chorley, PR7 2LUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miWeldbank Stores & Off-License46 Weldbank Lane, Chorley, PR7 3NQWalking directions to Weldbank Stores & Off-License

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

Local councillors

Olga Cash

Chorley South West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
WardChorley South WestE05013071
ParishChorley, unparished areaE43000094
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorley South WestE02005200
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 012CE01024944
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 3QX

Is PR7 3QX (Chorley South West) safe?

The area around PR7 3QX records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near PR7 3QX?

The median sale price around PR7 3QX in Chorley South West is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 3QX?

There are 12 schools close to PR7 3QX, including St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good), Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR7 3QX?

PR7 3QX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR7 3QX (Chorley South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.