Windsor Road is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 1LN is located in the Chorley North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windsor Road, Chorley, PR7 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 1LW, PR7 1LQ, PR7 2QW, PR7 1LS, PR7 1LP, PR7 1JP, PR7 1LG, PR7 1LT, PR7 1LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 1LN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 49% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR7 1LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 19% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 66.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 22.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 55.3% | 50.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 14% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 11.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 55.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 96% | 97% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Road was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Buckshaw & Whittle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle and the 75th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-08 | £526,798 |
| 32 Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-08-09 | £510,504 |
| 2 Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-09-01 | £512,538 |
| 34 Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-05-27 | £569,185 |
| 16 Windsor Road, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-09-24 | £538,193 |
PR7 1LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road , PR7 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Highfield Road South , PR7 1RB | 2out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckshaw Primary School Chancery Road , Astley Village PR7 1XP | 3out of 4 | 1,266 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 | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,892 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 | 455 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 759 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 193 yd | |
| Genesis Care (North West) Limited | 9 West Bank, Chorley | 338 yd | |
| D (64) Medical Squadron (Volunteers) | Lancaster House, Devonshire Road | 381 yd | |
| Chorley Little Theatre | Little Theatre, Dole Lane | 490 yd | |
| Encore Restaurant | Brewers Print Building, Peter Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley Bowling Club | Windsor Road, Chorley | 1 yd | |
| Saint Marys Parish Centre | St Marys Parish Centre, Devonshire Road | 378 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 15 St Thomas's Road, Chorley | 529 yd | |
| Pearsons | 72 Market Street, Chorley | 570 yd | |
| Baaa 38 | 38 Market Street, Chorley | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lantern | 87 Collingwood Road, Chorley | 506 yd | |
| Giannis Takeaway | Giannis, 93 Collingwood Road | 521 yd | |
| Italiano | 34 Market Street, Chorley | 570 yd | |
| Crust And Soul Pizzeria | 66 Market Street, Chorley | 570 yd | |
| Crown Cafe | 88 Market Street, Chorley | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 738 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 797 yd | |
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 863 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorley Cricket Club (Windsor Park) SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Chorley Tennis Club CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB WALGARTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 203 yd |
| Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 281 yd |
| Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH DRIVE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Parklands Academy SOUTHPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Astley Park HARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 658 yd |
| St Laurences C Of E Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.