Windsor Road is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 1JP is located in the Chorley North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 2010-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windsor Road, Chorley, PR7 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 1LB, PR7 1LS, PR7 1LA, PR7 1LQ, PR7 1LW, PR7 1LG, PR7 1LT, PR7 1LN, PR7 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 1JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 30.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 47.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 43.9% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 13.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 15.2% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 43.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 96% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 97% | 92.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 64.5% | 46.2% | 18.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Road was 103.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% higher than the Buckshaw & Whittle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windsor Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle and the 93rd highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 Windsor Heights Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2023-01-25 | £260,428 |
| Apartment 9 Windsor Heights Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-30 | £244,263 |
| Apartment 9 Windsor Heights Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-01-30 | £259,357 |
| Apartment 10 Windsor Heights Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2018-10-24 | £212,572 |
| Apartment 11 Windsor Heights Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £170,000 | 2014-09-26 | £231,479 |
PR7 1JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR7 1JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Hornchurch Drive , PR7 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Highfield Road South , PR7 1RB | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road , PR7 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckshaw Primary School Chancery Road , Astley Village PR7 1XP | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 756 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockdown Burger | Chorley Cricket Club, Sandringham Road | 168 yd | |
| Genesis Care (North West) Limited | 9 West Bank, Chorley | 254 yd | |
| Chorley Little Theatre | Little Theatre, Dole Lane | 403 yd | |
| Smokies Southern BBQ | 13 St Thomas's Road, Chorley | 431 yd | |
| Encore Restaurant | Brewers Print Building, Peter Street | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley Bowling Club | Windsor Road, Chorley | 166 yd | |
| Saint Marys Parish Centre | St Marys Parish Centre, Devonshire Road | 326 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 15 St Thomas's Road, Chorley | 431 yd | |
| The Vaults | 30 - 32 Market Street, Chorley | 490 yd | |
| Pearsons | 72 Market Street, Chorley | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crust And Soul Pizzeria | 66 Market Street, Chorley | 517 yd | |
| Italiano | 34 Market Street, Chorley | 517 yd | |
| Crown Cafe | 88 Market Street, Chorley | 575 yd | |
| Romero Original | 89 Market Street, Chorley | 594 yd | |
| One Sweet Day | 12 Cleveland Street, Chorley | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 651 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 720 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 779 yd | |
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 894 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Water Street, Chorley | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorley Cricket Club (Windsor Park) SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 286 yd |
| Chorley Tennis Club CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB WALGARTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Astley Park HARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Parklands Academy SOUTHPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| St Laurences C Of E Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| St Michael'S Church Of England High School And Performing Arts College ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.