Highfield Industrial Estate is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 1QD is located in the Chorley North & Astley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfield Industrial Estate, Chorley, PR7 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 1PX, PR7 1PZ, PR7 1PN, PR6 7AN, PR7 1PW, PR6 7AF, PR6 7AH, PR7 1PB, PR6 7AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 1QD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 34.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 16.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 28.9% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -19.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 41.9% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 19.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.2% | 24.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 11.2% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 29.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 95.2% | 90.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Industrial Estate was 281.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.2% higher than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield Industrial Estate has the 4th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 19th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Highfield Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-06 | £372,750 |
| Unit 22B Highfield Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-05-17 | £194,425 |
| Unit 38 Highfield Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-10 | £303,790 |
| Unit 22 Highfield Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-04-10 | £741,791 |
| Unit 21 Highfield Industrial Estate, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2017-03-31 | £509,425 |
PR7 1QD 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.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Cedar Road , PR6 0JF | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckshaw Primary School Chancery Road , Astley Village PR7 1XP | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 3,076 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 | 4,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck Inn | 39 Harpers Lane, Chorley | 282 yd | |
| All Seasons Leisure Centre | Water Street, Chorley | 402 yd | |
| Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School | St Michael's C Of E High School, Astley Road | 553 yd | |
| Main Entrance Cafe | Chorley And South Ribble District G, Preston Road | 576 yd | |
| OCS Group UK Ltd | Oakfield Unit, Chorley And South Ribble District G | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Josephs Parish Centre | St Josephs Parish Centre, Harpers Lane | 425 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 98 Harpers Lane | 626 yd | |
| Trader Jacks | Hollinshead Street, Chorley | 951 yd | |
| The Lock And Quay | 1 Botany Bay, Chorley | 966 yd | |
| East Ward Conservative Club | Stump Lane, Chorley | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J-SEAS | J Seas Finest F And C, 29 Harpers Lane | 286 yd | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 33 Harpers Lane, Chorley | 298 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 77A Water Street, Chorley | 402 yd | |
| Oriental | 48 Park Road, Chorley | 537 yd | |
| Railway Road Chippy | 99 Railway Road, Chorley | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Water Street, Chorley | 402 yd | |
| Asda | Water Street, Chorley | 402 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Harpers Lane | 640 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Seasons Leisure Centre WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| St Michael'S Church Of England High School And Performing Arts College ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| St Laurences C Of E Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| St Peter'S Church Of England Primary School EAVES LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Astley Park HARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Derian House CHANCERY ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Football Pitch (Closed) Temple Way | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.