Postcode insights

PR7 7GN

Maltby Square

Buckshaw & Whittle

Interactive map showing PR7 7GN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR7 7GN

Overview

Postcode PR7 7GN is located in an urban city, within the Buckshaw & Whittle ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 0.5 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
43
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Chorley West has a very 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

4/10

Chorley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from PR7 7GN.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley West near PR7 7GN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR7 7GN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Buckshaw Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Buckshaw Parkway

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
579
Population density
1,457.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.15(+35%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.13(-62%)
Shoplifting
9.42(+63%)
Other theft
7.66(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
515
88.95%
Other White
20
3.45%
Indian
13
2.25%
Pakistani
7
1.21%
Arab
5
0.86%
Total population: 579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
53.23%
Level 3 (A level)
70
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.46%
Apprenticeship
19
4.91%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
135
73.37%
Owns outright
25
13.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.24%
Other social rented
4
2.17%
Social rents from council
2
1.09%
Total households: 184

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 7GN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 7GN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202510, Maltby Square, Chorley, PR7 7GNDetachedFreehold£525,000
25 Jul 202510, Maltby Square, Chorley, PR7 7GNDetachedFreehold£445,000
06 Feb 20261, Birtley Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7GEDetachedLeasehold£430,000
04 Aug 20257, Birtley Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7GEDetachedLeasehold£590,000
19 Dec 20254, Moss Field Close, Chorley, PR7 7GSDetachedLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the PR7 7GN postcode area, located within Chorley West, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 7GN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiLancaster Way, Chorley, PR7 7LJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTescoGibson Drive, Chorley, PR7 7JRWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miTescoOrdnance Road, Chorley, PR7 7EZWalking directions to Tesco
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 (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 7GN, 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 008GE01034342
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2009-11-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 7GN

Is PR7 7GN (Chorley West) safe?

The area around PR7 7GN records about 43 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR7 7GN?

The median sale price around PR7 7GN 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 7GN?

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

The closest station to PR7 7GN is Buckshaw Parkway, about 789 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 7GN?

PR7 7GN scores 1 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 7GN (Chorley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 7GN 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.