Woodville Road, Chorley, PR7 1JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 1JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	50.4%	-2.6%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	47%	49.6%	2.6%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around PR7 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.2%	50.2%	8.0%	37.9%	12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	24.8%	25.3%	0.5%	44.2%	-18.9%
Separated	2.4%	4.6%	2.2%	2.2%	2.4%
Divorced	9.7%	9.5%	-0.2%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	20.9%	10.4%	-10.5%	6.1%	4.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.7%	42.2%	6.5%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	40.4%	37.4%	-3.0%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	17%	16.3%	-0.7%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	7%	3.3%	-3.7%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	14.5%	-14.1%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	10.4%	-0.8%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	11.2%	-8.2%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	10%	7.6%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	22.4%	10.7%	16.9%	5.5%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	29%	5.2%	33.8%	-4.8%
Other	2.9%	2.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.5%	93%	-3.5%	81.4%	11.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	91.4%	6.2%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	11.3%	5.9%	-5.4%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.6%	91.8%	9.2%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	8.7%	6.3%	-2.4%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0.7%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	47.8%	46.2%	1.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Woodville Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodville Road was 442.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.5% higher than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodville Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 7th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PR7 1JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodville Road are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chorley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodville Road, Chorley, PR7 1JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 1JA

Average Price
£137,705

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£137,705

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodville Road

Average Price
£153,591

Semi-Detached
£185,842

Terraced
£154,842

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£88,183

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodville Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Woodville Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-09-06	£154,741
4 Woodville Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2024-02-26	£137,034
3 Woodville Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2023-03-17	£123,793
15 Woodville Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£137,000	2022-10-19	£148,290
8 Woodville Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£142,000	2022-01-28	£166,233

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 1JA

Employment

PR7 1JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	22
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Education	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	4out of 4	1,052 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	- not rated	1,091 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Highfield Road South , PR7 1RB	3out of 4	567 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Infant School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	- not rated	941 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Junior School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	- not rated	941 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	3out of 4	956 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Hornchurch Drive , PR7 2RJ	3out of 4	1,026 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	- not rated	765 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	- not rated	765 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	765 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	- not rated	807 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	3out of 4	807 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ	- not rated	5,076 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ	4out of 4	283 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chorcliffe Preparatory School The Old Manse , Park Street PR7 1ER	- not rated	447 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS	- not rated	622 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , Chorley PR6 0DG	- not rated	823 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ar-Rahmah Academy 142 Lyons Lane , PR6 0PJ	- not rated	1,024 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Genesis Care (North West) Limited	9 West Bank, Chorley	135 yd
Chorley Little Theatre	Little Theatre, Dole Lane	146 yd
Smokies Southern BBQ	13 St Thomas's Road, Chorley	149 yd
Encore Restaurant	Brewers Print Building, Peter Street	192 yd
Open Kitchen @ Chorley United Reformed Church	Chorley United Reformed Church, Hollinshead Street	266 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose And Crown	15 St Thomas's Road, Chorley	146 yd
Saint Marys Parish Centre	St Marys Parish Centre, Devonshire Road	193 yd
The Vaults	30 - 32 Market Street, Chorley	211 yd
Trader Jacks	Hollinshead Street, Chorley	266 yd
The Shed	9 Fazakerley Street, Chorley	288 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crust And Soul Pizzeria	66 Market Street, Chorley	295 yd
Italiano	34 Market Street, Chorley	295 yd
One Sweet Day	12 Cleveland Street, Chorley	314 yd
Critchley's Farm	Unit 9, Market Ground	342 yd
Blossom And Bloom Sweets And Treats	Market Ground Office, Market Place	349 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Booths	Booths Supermarket, New Market Street	360 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	Iceland, 34 Market Walk	436 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street	479 yd
Asda	ASDA, Bolton Street	765 yd
Farmfoods	Water Street, Chorley	799 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road	health and fitness suite	163 yd
Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	294 yd
Astley Park HARRINGTON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	426 yd
St Laurences C Of E Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	462 yd
Chorley Cricket Club (Windsor Park) SANDRINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	509 yd
Chorley Fitness Chapel Street	health and fitness suite	537 yd
Chorley Tennis Club CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB WALGARTH DRIVE	tennis courts	632 yd
X Fit FRIDAY STREET	health and fitness suite	710 yd
St Michael'S Church Of England High School And Performing Arts College ASTLEY ROAD	grass pitches	811 yd
Parklands Academy SOUTHPORT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	813 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	154.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PR7 1JA