Postcode report
Is PR7 5AQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PR7 5AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR7 5AQ is a postcode in Coppull, Chorley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR7 5AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR7 5AQ are jobs and schools and education, while health 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 5AQ is based on Chorley 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,302 residents, 854 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 14% 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 3/10.
For property prices near PR7 5AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £183k from 89 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 5AQ can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR7 5AQ 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 5AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records 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 5AQ
Is PR7 5AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% 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 5AQ?
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 5AQ?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR7 5AQ?
LocaleIQ matched PR7 5AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR7 5AQ?
The latest median sold price is £183k based on 89 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR7 5AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.