Postcode PR7 6RH is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North & Astley ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley North area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year. The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Buckshaw Community Pond.
Chorley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 288 ft away from PR7 6RH.
Chorley North near PR7 6RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Buckshaw Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Buckshaw Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Buckshaw Community Pond | Small | Walking directions to Buckshaw Community Pond |
| 0.3 mi | Broadfields Pond | Small | Walking directions to Broadfields Pond |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £532,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £345,000 | £295 |
| Flats | 1 | £187,500 | £311 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £170,375 | £219 |
| Terraced | 26 | £141,990 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253,750 | — | £119,500 | £95,500 |
| 2017 | £187,500 | £48,500 | £134,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £66,498 | £135,500 | £89,998 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £53,000 | £147,000 | £98,000 |
| 2020 | £283,750 | £66,750 | £149,000 | £106,000 |
| 2021 | £287,000 | £162,500 | £157,975 | £123,000 |
| 2022 | £318,000 | £87,000 | £166,250 | £127,500 |
| 2023 | £329,995 | — | £166,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £343,500 | £88,500 | £189,000 | £130,500 |
| 2025 | £341,250 | £86,600 | £174,125 | £143,500 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | — | £176,125 | £130,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | — | £181 | £106 |
| 2017 | £197 | £128 | £161 | £110 |
| 2018 | £211 | £146 | £171 | £108 |
| 2019 | £220 | £97 | £170 | £111 |
| 2020 | £217 | £119 | £159 | £123 |
| 2021 | £235 | £270 | £201 | £129 |
| 2022 | £264 | £144 | £209 | £148 |
| 2023 | £266 | — | £201 | £159 |
| 2024 | £263 | £152 | £227 | £149 |
| 2025 | £283 | £201 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | £306 | — | £268 | £141 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 6RH.
In the PR7 6RH postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 6RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Perks
Chorley North & Astley - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR7 6RH records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6RH in Chorley North is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PR7 6RH, including Waterloo Lodge (Good), St Michael's Church of England High School (Good) and Buckshaw Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR7 6RH is Buckshaw Parkway, about 1,512 m away.
PR7 6RH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,432 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 6RH is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Perks (Reform UK).
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.