Postcode insights

PR7 7DG

Old Worden Avenue

Buckshaw & Whittle

Interactive map showing PR7 7DG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR7 7DG

Overview

Postcode PR7 7DG is located in an urban city, within the Buckshaw & Whittle ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke is £60,599 per year. The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Buckshaw Village Green.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke is £60,599 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR7 7DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke near PR7 7DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 7DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Buckshaw Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Buckshaw Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 7DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBuckshaw Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Buckshaw Village Green
0.3 miMaltby SquareSmallWalking directions to Maltby Square

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
8,084.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.67(-13%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.89(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.92(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.35(-74%)
Other theft
1.57(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
87.46%
Other White
13
4.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.74%
Other Black
4
1.39%
Arab
4
1.39%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
48.39%
Level 3 (A level)
49
22.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.98%
No qualifications
16
7.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.53%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
64.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.19%
Owns outright
14
11.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Buckshaw & Whittle

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £315K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Buckshaw & Whittle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£352,125£277
Semi-Detached36£225,500£250
Terraced47£195,000£247
Flats38£124,998£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buckshaw & Whittle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276,998£106,423£182,500£151,995
2017£261,998£96,000£161,998£154,995
2018£264,995£99,250£169,995£142,995
2019£249,995£98,500£162,995£157,000
2020£258,000£98,500£173,000£150,000
2021£282,500£102,000£185,000£170,000
2022£325,000£111,000£198,000£180,000
2023£305,000£110,000£207,500£190,500
2024£321,500£112,498£223,313£194,000
2025£355,575£115,000£218,000£198,000
2026£325,000£121,000£227,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£163£183£168
2017£204£164£179£170
2018£212£176£188£181
2019£222£179£183£172
2020£226£171£211£185
2021£239£181£202£184
2022£257£198£223£206
2023£268£193£217£228
2024£271£199£228£225
2025£274£208£252£235
2026£290£220£218£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buckshaw & Whittle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 7DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 7DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202559, Old Worden Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7DGTerracedFreehold£174,500
03 Mar 202547, Old Worden Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
11 Jul 20252, Hampshire Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7DFDetachedFreehold£467,500
11 Mar 202617, Sutherland Place, Chorley, PR7 7DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,500
02 Mar 202611, Sutherland Place, Chorley, PR7 7DPTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the PR7 7DG postcode area, located within Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR7 7DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTrinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw VillageVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWhittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 7DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 7DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miRigby's ShopDurham Drive, South Ribble, PR7 7ARWalking directions to Rigby's Shop
0.4 miAldiLancaster Way, Chorley, PR7 7LJWalking directions to Aldi

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 7DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dedrah Cecilia Moss

Buckshaw & Whittle - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
WardBuckshaw & WhittleE05013065
ParishWhittle-le-WoodsE04005160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whittle-le-Woods & AnglezarkeE02005192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 004FE01034338
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2008-09-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 7DG

Is PR7 7DG (Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke) safe?

The area around PR7 7DG records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PR7 7DG?

The median sale price around PR7 7DG in Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 7DG?

There are 2 schools close to PR7 7DG, including Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (Good) and Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 7DG?

The closest station to PR7 7DG is Buckshaw Parkway, about 1,077 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 7DG?

PR7 7DG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR7 7DG (Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 7DG is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dedrah Cecilia Moss (Labour 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.