The Farthings is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 1TP is located in the Chorley North & Astley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Farthings, Chorley, PR7 1TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 1TP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 53.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 1TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.6% 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 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 81.5% | 71.6% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 27.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 35.9% | 44.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 15.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 9.9% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 93.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.6% | 94.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 76.7% | 17.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 78.1% | 46.2% | 31.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 0.4% | 6.0% | -5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Farthings was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Buckshaw & Whittle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Farthings has the 4th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle and the 18th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Farthings, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-15 | £250,502 |
| 2B The Farthings, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-07 | £319,042 |
| 21 The Farthings, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-02-02 | £348,291 |
| 16A The Farthings, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-10-31 | £388,893 |
| 7 The Farthings, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-31 | £383,842 |
PR7 1TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 65% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 145 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Bredon Avenue , Euxton PR7 6NS | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckshaw Primary School Chancery Road , Astley Village PR7 1XP | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Hornchurch Drive , PR7 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 3,416 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 | 3,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 702 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 2,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canteen | International Fire Training Centre, Washington Hall | 391 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco, Foxhole Road | 552 yd | |
| Euxton Cricket Club | Southport Road, Euxton | 576 yd | |
| Oliver House | Hallgate, Astley Village | 740 yd | |
| Cafe Ambio | The Coach House, Astley Park | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fieldfare | Foxhole Road, Chorley | 493 yd | |
| The Talbot | Balshaw Lane, Euxton | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Foxhole Road | 552 yd | |
| Hursty's Hut | Ackhurst Road, Chorley | 627 yd | |
| Jolsa Indian Takeaway | 2 Hallgate, Astley Village | 740 yd | |
| Euxton Deli | 4 Talbot Row, Euxton | 898 yd | |
| Skippers | 8 Talbot Row, Euxton | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Foxhole Road, Chorley | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Euxton Cricket Club EUXTON CRICKET CLUB EUXTON CRICKET CLUB SOUTHPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Parklands Academy SOUTHPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Westway Playing Fields CHANCERY FIELDS | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.