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PR7 7FL

Irvine Place

Buckshaw & Whittle

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Detailed insights for PR7 7FL

Overview

Postcode PR7 7FL is located in an urban city, within the Buckshaw & Whittle area of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 median sale price in Buckshaw & Whittle is £220,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,500 and £317,000. The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 0.8 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,853 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from PR7 7FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke near PR7 7FL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 7FL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Buckshaw Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Buckshaw Parkway

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
485
Population density
692 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.94(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.97(+39%)
Vehicle crime
3.8(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-64%)
Drugs
1.63(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
411
84.92%
Other White
18
3.72%
Indian
14
2.89%
Other Asian
12
2.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
1.86%
Total population: 484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
181
54.52%
Level 3 (A level)
58
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.36%
No qualifications
18
5.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
3.92%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
108
71.05%
Owns outright
38
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.29%
Social rents from council
1
0.66%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Buckshaw & Whittle

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 163
Typical range (middle 50%): £176K – £317K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £249 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
Detached53£356,800£283
Semi-Detached37£226,000£238
Terraced37£194,000£242
Flats36£122,998£219

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£351,500£115,000£218,000£198,500
2026£352,750£121,000£227,750£187,250
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£276£208£252£235
2026£287£220£221£237
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 7FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 7FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 20267, Irvine Place, Chorley, PR7 7FLDetachedFreehold£560,000
06 Nov 20255, Irvine Place, Chorley, PR7 7FLDetachedFreehold£525,000
15 Oct 20253, Irvine Place, Chorley, PR7 7FLDetachedFreehold£752,000
23 Jan 202614, Burghfield Drive, Chorley, PR7 7FNDetachedFreehold£785,000
19 May 202515, Burghfield Drive, Chorley, PR7 7FNDetachedFreehold£745,000

Schools

In the PR7 7FL 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 7FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryTrinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw VillageVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR7 7FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 7FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miRigby's ShopDurham Drive, South Ribble, PR7 7ARWalking directions to Rigby's Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

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 7FL, 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 004EE01034337
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2010-10-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 7FL

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

The area around PR7 7FL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7FL?

The median sale price around PR7 7FL in Buckshaw & Whittle is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR7 7FL?

There are 2 schools close to PR7 7FL, 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 7FL?

The closest station to PR7 7FL is Buckshaw Parkway, about 1,242 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 7FL?

PR7 7FL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,853 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 7FL 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).

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