Northumberland Street is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 2BQ 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 Northumberland Street, Chorley, PR7 2BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 2BD, PR7 2BG, PR7 2BA, PR7 2AZ, PR7 2BB, PR7 2AT, PR7 2AY, PR7 2TT, PR7 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 2BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 50.5% | 47.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR7 2BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 51.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 25% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 48.7% | 42.5% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.5% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 21.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 16.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 20.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.4% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 87.5% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 82.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 82.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Street was 336.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% higher than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northumberland Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 10th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Northumberland Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2023-11-23 | £106,124 |
| 6 Northumberland Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-13 | £115,567 |
| 8 Northumberland Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2018-10-12 | £103,057 |
| 4 Northumberland Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2004-07-12 | £159,211 |
| 2 Northumberland Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2002-05-17 | £33,225 |
PR7 2BQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP | 3out of 4 | 887 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 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Unit 5 | 92 yd | |
| Living Waters Church (Connect) | Living Waters Church, 33 - 45 Bolton Street | 157 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | 119 - 121 Market Street, Chorley | 185 yd | |
| Foxtails Coffee Shop | 6 Pall Mall, Chorley | 200 yd | |
| Greek Gyros | 109 Market Street, Chorley | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withnell's Brew Co | Withnell's Brewing Co Ltd, 101 Anderton Street | 110 yd | |
| Bootleggers Bar | 21 Bolton Street, Chorley | 144 yd | |
| Sams Bar | 12 Railway Street, Chorley | 174 yd | |
| Lamplighter | 113 Market Street, Chorley | 189 yd | |
| The Ale Station | The Ale Station Limited, 60 Chapel Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall | Great Wall Chinese Takeaway, 23 Cunliffe Street | 72 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Unit 2 | 93 yd | |
| The Golden Dragon | Golden Dragon, 13 Bolton Street | 144 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Chorley Retail Park | 182 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 98 - 102 Market Street, Chorley | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 222 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 338 yd | |
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 392 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 437 yd | |
| Cowling Stores | 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| St Laurences C Of E Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Chorley Cricket Club (Windsor Park) SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Chorley Tennis Club CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB WALGARTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.