Bannister Street is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 2LF 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 Bannister Street, Chorley, PR7 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 2HH, PR7 2HE, PR7 2HD, PR7 2LE, PR7 3LT, PR7 3LX, PR7 2LG, PR7 2LB, PR7 3LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 2LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.2% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 50% | 54.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 23.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 42.9% | 47.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 30.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 12.9% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 22.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 90.2% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 96.9% | 87.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 87.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bannister Street was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bannister Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 110th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bannister Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-05-23 | £105,000 |
| 15 Bannister Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2022-02-07 | £74,793 |
| 10 Bannister Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-04-23 | £98,747 |
| 6 Bannister Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-08-05 | £115,182 |
| 12 Bannister Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2014-05-30 | £90,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,355 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 | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road , PR7 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit Moor Road , PR7 2LR | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Hornchurch Drive , PR7 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nishi Sushi Cafe | 90 Pall Mall, Chorley | 119 yd | |
| Deliciosa | 110 Pall Mall, Chorley | 129 yd | |
| Bees Kitchen & Deli | Cafe, Primrose Gardens Retirement Living | 237 yd | |
| Foxtails Coffee Shop | 6 Pall Mall, Chorley | 260 yd | |
| D (64) Medical Squadron (Volunteers) | Lancaster House, Devonshire Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleggers Bar | 21 Bolton Street, Chorley | 293 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 139 Pall Mall, Chorley | 326 yd | |
| Chorley Sporting Club | Chorley Football Supporters Club, Duke Street | 339 yd | |
| Lamplighter | 113 Market Street, Chorley | 377 yd | |
| Withnell's Brew Co | Withnell's Brewing Co Ltd, 101 Anderton Street | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 72 Pall Mall, Chorley | 56 yd | |
| Romeo's Food House | 78 Pall Mall, Chorley | 56 yd | |
| Burger Bites | 114 Pall Mall, Chorley | 119 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 120 Pall Mall, Chorley | 125 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 106 Pall Mall, Chorley | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 295 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 673 yd | |
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 681 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Chorley Tennis Club CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB WALGARTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Chorley Cricket Club (Windsor Park) SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Buttermere Green BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 946 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.