Postcode insights

PR7 7NP

Wren Way

Buckshaw & Whittle

Interactive map showing PR7 7NP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR7 7NP

Overview

Postcode PR7 7NP 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mile Stone Meadow.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

3/10

Chorley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from PR7 7NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley West near PR7 7NP 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 7NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Buckshaw Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Buckshaw Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR7 7NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMile Stone MeadowSmallWalking directions to Mile Stone Meadow

Area Profile

Population
159
Population density
2,231.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.61(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.99(-28%)
Other theft
3.54(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.18(-87%)
Public order
1.18(-88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
88.75%
Pakistani
6
3.75%
Indian
4
2.5%
Bangladeshi
2
1.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
1.25%
Total population: 160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
52.21%
Level 3 (A level)
19
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
7.96%
Apprenticeship
4
3.54%
Total 16+ residents: 113

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
71.15%
Owns outright
9
17.31%
Other social rented
3
5.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.92%
Total households: 52

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 7NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR7 7NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20253, Swift Court, Chorley, PR7 7NQDetachedFreehold£355,575
29 Sept 2025152, Brookwood Way, Chorley, PR7 7JXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
29 Aug 2025142, Brookwood Way, Chorley, PR7 7JXTerracedFreehold£217,000
29 Aug 2025113, Brookwood Way, Chorley, PR7 7JXDetachedLeasehold£315,000
24 Mar 2025102, Brookwood Way, Chorley, PR7 7JXTerracedLeasehold£174,995

Schools

In the PR7 7NP postcode area, located within Chorley West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryEuxton Primrose Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryEuxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR7 7NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR7 7NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 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 7NP, 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 008EE01034340
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2023-11-01

Frequently asked questions about PR7 7NP

Is PR7 7NP (Chorley West) safe?

The area around PR7 7NP records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7NP?

The median sale price around PR7 7NP 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 7NP?

There are 6 schools close to PR7 7NP, including Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (Good), Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR7 7NP?

The closest station to PR7 7NP is Buckshaw Parkway, about 865 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR7 7NP?

PR7 7NP 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 7NP (Chorley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR7 7NP 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.