Postcode insights

PR7 7DL

Ingham Avenue

Buckshaw & Whittle

Interactive map showing PR7 7DL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR7 7DL

Overview

Postcode PR7 7DL is located in a rural town, within the Buckshaw & Whittle ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley West is £51,786 per year. The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Village Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Chorley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chorley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Chorley West is £51,786 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley West near PR7 7DL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 7DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Buckshaw Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Buckshaw Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 7DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVillage ParkLargeWalking directions to Village Park
0.1 miBuckshaw Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Buckshaw Village Green
0.3 miMaltby SquareSmallWalking directions to Maltby Square

Area Profile

Population
489
Population density
6,309.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.48(+153%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.11(+2%)
Other theft
7.38(+12%)
Public order
4.92(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-59%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
424
86.71%
Other White
18
3.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.43%
Indian
6
1.23%
African
5
1.02%
Total population: 489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
42.05%
Level 3 (A level)
75
21.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
16.19%
No qualifications
29
8.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
98
50.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
24.87%
Owns outright
23
11.92%
Other social rented
19
9.84%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.07%
Total households: 193

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 7DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 7DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20269, Ingham Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7DLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
21 Nov 20255, Holland House Way, Chorley, PR7 7DSDetachedLeasehold£399,999
28 Aug 202515, New Inn Close, Chorley, PR7 7DESemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
29 Aug 20258, Rose Whittle Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7GTTerracedLeasehold£190,000
03 Mar 202512, Rose Whittle Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7GTTerracedLeasehold£188,000

Schools

In the PR7 7DL postcode area, located within Chorley West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

1.0 miPrimaryEuxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

1.0 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Primary School EuxtonVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 7DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 7DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRigby's ShopDurham Drive, South Ribble, PR7 7ARWalking directions to Rigby's Shop
0.3 miTescoOrdnance Road, Chorley, PR7 7EZWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miAldiLancaster Way, Chorley, PR7 7LJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTescoGibson Drive, Chorley, PR7 7JRWalking directions to Tesco

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 7DL, 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
ParishEuxtonE04005151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorley WestE02005196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 008FE01034341
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2009-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 7DL

Is PR7 7DL (Chorley West) safe?

The area around PR7 7DL records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7DL?

The median sale price around PR7 7DL in Chorley West is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 7DL?

There are 3 schools close to PR7 7DL, including Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (Good), Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Outstanding) and St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 7DL?

The closest station to PR7 7DL is Buckshaw Parkway, about 610 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 7DL?

PR7 7DL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,929 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR7 7DL (Chorley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 7DL 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.