Postcode report
PR7 5QY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Chorley
About PR7 5QY: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR7 5QY 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 5QY, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR7 5QY are local prosperity and health, while housing 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 5QY is based on Chorley 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,567 residents, 269 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 6% 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 5QY, 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 5QY can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 5QY 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 5QY 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 5QY
Is PR7 5QY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 5QY?
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 5QY?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR7 5QY?
LocaleIQ matched PR7 5QY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR7 5QY?
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 5QY?
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.