Long Croft Meadow is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 1TR 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 Long Croft Meadow, Chorley, PR7 1TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 1TS, PR7 1XH, PR7 1XR, PR7 1UA, PR7 1XE, PR7 1XT, PR7 1SX, PR7 1UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 1TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% 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 | 21.7% | 19% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 65.6% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 46.9% | 37% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 45.9% | 12.5% | 33.6% | 12.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 39.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.4% | 93.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 68.2% | 46.2% | 22.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Croft Meadow was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% higher than the Buckshaw & Whittle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Croft Meadow has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle and the 94th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Long Croft Meadow, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2025-11-21 | £436,975 |
| 3 Long Croft Meadow, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-09-08 | £392,447 |
| 19 Long Croft Meadow, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2024-07-30 | £427,326 |
| 41 Long Croft Meadow, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-04-28 | £516,559 |
| 19 Long Croft Meadow, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-01-23 | £400,520 |
PR7 1TR 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 1TR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshaw Primary School Chancery Road , Astley Village PR7 1XP | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Highfield Road South , PR7 1RB | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Cedar Road , PR6 0JF | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village Unity Place , Buckshaw Village PR7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 627 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 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 4,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorcliffe Preparatory School The Old Manse , Park Street PR7 1ER | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Group UK Ltd | Oakfield Unit, Chorley And South Ribble District G | 221 yd | |
| Main Entrance Cafe | Chorley And South Ribble District G, Preston Road | 258 yd | |
| Strawberry Fields Cafe | Strawberry Fields Nursery And Swim, Euxton Lane | 298 yd | |
| Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School | St Michael's C Of E High School, Astley Road | 625 yd | |
| Oliver House | Hallgate, Astley Village | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC's Sports Bar | Chancery Fields, Euxton | 643 yd | |
| Hartwood Hall | Preston Road, Chorley | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolsa Indian Takeaway | 2 Hallgate, Astley Village | 729 yd | |
| Oriental | 48 Park Road, Chorley | 1,049 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 77A Water Street, Chorley | 1,053 yd | |
| J-SEAS | J Seas Finest F And C, 29 Harpers Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Water Street, Chorley | 1,053 yd | |
| Asda | Water Street, Chorley | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derian House CHANCERY ROAD | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| St Michael'S Church Of England High School And Performing Arts College ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Westway Playing Fields CHANCERY FIELDS | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Football Pitch (Closed) Temple Way | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Euxton Park Golf Centre EUXTON LANE | golf | 973 yd |
| Astley Park HARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| St Laurences C Of E Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| 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 | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.