Rookery Close, Chorley, PR7 2JY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 2JY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% of the population 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	54.9%	57.5%	2.6%	51.0%	6.5%
Male	45.1%	42.5%	-2.6%	49.0%	-6.5%

Partnership Status

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 2JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	17.7%	19.3%	1.6%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	55.4%	0.2%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	2.5%	0.5%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	9.4%	10.9%	1.5%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	15.3%	13.9%	-1.4%	6.1%	7.8%

Health

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	37%	38.1%	1.1%	48.4%	-10.3%
Good health	36.2%	35.4%	-0.8%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	22.1%	19.9%	-2.2%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	3.8%	5.8%	2.0%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.5%	25.4%	-6.1%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	10.4%	-0.9%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	6.5%	-6.3%	13.4%	-6.9%
Apprenticeship	10.3%	10.9%	0.6%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	17.9%	6.6%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	26.9%	9.2%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	4.9%	2%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.1%	99.6%	0.5%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	98.3%	95.6%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.4%	4%	3.6%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	95.6%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.9%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.3%	37.2%	-19.9%
Christian	79.2%	46.2%	33.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Rookery Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rookery Close was 98.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% higher than the Buckshaw & Whittle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Rookery Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle and the 101st highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR7 2JY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rookery Close are based on 30 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chorley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rookery Close, Chorley, PR7 2JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 2JY

Average Price
£120,357

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£436,811

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,218

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rookery Close

Average Price
£120,478

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£431,200

Flats/Maisonettes
£98,284

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rookery CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Rookery Close, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£83,250	2021-05-21	£89,460
6 Rookery Close, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£79,000	2019-08-02	£92,930
11 Rookery Close, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2018-08-02	£66,998
19 Rookery Close, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£78,000	2018-05-21	£95,365
18 Rookery Close, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£65,000	2018-05-11	£79,471

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 2JY

Employment

PR7 2JY 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 2JY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	9
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	8
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	4out of 4	1,233 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	4out of 4	2,193 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road , PR7 2PJ	4out of 4	393 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Hornchurch Drive , PR7 2RJ	3out of 4	482 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit Moor Road , PR7 2LR	3out of 4	973 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG	3out of 4	1,199 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	3out of 4	1,205 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ	3out of 4	715 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	1,060 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS	3out of 4	1,712 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	4out of 4	1,832 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	3out of 4	2,107 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ	- not rated	5,086 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB	- not rated	1,013 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	- not rated	1,073 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	3out of 4	1,091 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN	3out of 4	1,132 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ	4out of 4	1,189 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Fresh	158 Pall Mall, Chorley	783 yd
Lockdown Burger	Chorley Cricket Club, Sandringham Road	829 yd
D (64) Medical Squadron (Volunteers)	Lancaster House, Devonshire Road	834 yd
Deliciosa	110 Pall Mall, Chorley	858 yd
Nishi Sushi Cafe	90 Pall Mall, Chorley	859 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Black Horse	252 Pall Mall, Chorley	732 yd
Chorley Bowling Club	Windsor Road, Chorley	735 yd
The Colliers	Colliers Arms, 30 Moor Road	774 yd
The Plough Inn	139 Pall Mall, Chorley	810 yd
Saint Marys Parish Centre	St Marys Parish Centre, Devonshire Road	1,031 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Giannis Takeaway	Giannis, 93 Collingwood Road	216 yd
Little Lantern	87 Collingwood Road, Chorley	245 yd
Chorley Masala	236 Pall Mall, Chorley	732 yd
Hot N Spicy Grill House And Freddy's Chicken And Pizza	Hot N Spicy Grill House, 232 Pall Mall	737 yd
Nabzys	Chesters, 234 Pall Mall	737 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, Brooke Street		532 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Buttermere Green BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE AVENUE	grass pitches	490 yd
Gillibrand Playing Pitches LAKELAND GARDENS	grass pitches	530 yd
St Marys Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH DRIVE	grass pitches	532 yd
Chorley Tennis Club CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB WALGARTH DRIVE	tennis courts	592 yd
Southlands High School CLOVER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	715 yd
Chorley Cricket Club (Windsor Park) SANDRINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	743 yd
Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	900 yd
Chorley All Saints C Of E Primary School MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	905 yd
Parklands Academy SOUTHPORT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,060 yd
Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE	grass pitches	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PR7 2JY