Living in PR7, Chorley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PR7 in Chorley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Chorley: £212,647, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around PR7
126 recorded home sales on the streets around central PR7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £80,000 to £495,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 NIGHTINGALE WAY, PR7 2RS | flat-maisonette | £126,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 2 ISLEWORTH DRIVE, PR7 2PU | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 11 BURGH WOOD WAY, PR7 2FF | detached | £433,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 6 BEECH HOUSE DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WA | flat-maisonette | £103,500 | 2026-05-07 |
| 3 HOWE GROVE, PR7 2QB | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 4 DEAN WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FN | detached | £252,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
38 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Duke Street Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
24 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 12.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
187 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PR7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Chorley's figures.
Common questions about PR7
What is the average house price in PR7?
The average sold price in Chorley is £212,647 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PR7?
Prices in Chorley are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PR7?
The median of 126 recorded sales around central PR7 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £80,000 to £495,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PR7?
38 schools sit within 3 miles of central PR7, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PR7?
187 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PR7 at risk of flooding?
Central PR7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PR7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £225,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 187 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PR7 safe?
187 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PR7 or PR6, PR7 or PR25, PR7 or PR26.
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