Postcode report
PR7 4DL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PR7 4DL: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR7 4DL is a postcode in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock, Chorley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR7 4DL, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR7 4DL are local prosperity and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PR7 4DL is based on Chorley 014 Census 2021. It covers 10,033 residents, 359 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near PR7 4DL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £183k from 49 rolling sales, down 3.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR7 4DL can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR7 4DL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR7 4DL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PR7 4DL
Is PR7 4DL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PR7 4DL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR7 4DL?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PR7 4DL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PR7 4DL?
LocaleIQ matched PR7 4DL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR7 4DL?
The latest median sold price is £183k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR7 4DL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.