Long Meadow is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 2YB is located in the Chorley South West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Meadow, Chorley, PR7 2YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 2YA, PR7 2NZ, PR7 2LL, PR7 2LZ, PR7 2NF, PR7 2JQ, PR7 2LX, PR7 2NA, PR7 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 2YB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.1% | 48.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2YB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 37.9% | 46.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 33.3% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 10.4% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 19.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 22.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 95.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 93.2% | 89.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Meadow was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Meadow has the 8th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 109th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Long Meadows, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-03-28 | £185,548 |
| 78 Long Meadows, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-12-18 | £162,609 |
| 74 Long Meadows, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2023-12-15 | £177,409 |
| 85 Long Meadows, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-26 | £232,780 |
| 59B Long Meadows, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2019-10-04 | £185,405 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 1,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road , PR7 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 533 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 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Fresh | 158 Pall Mall, Chorley | 870 yd | |
| Deliciosa | 110 Pall Mall, Chorley | 1,019 yd | |
| Nishi Sushi Cafe | 90 Pall Mall, Chorley | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colliers | Colliers Arms, 30 Moor Road | 459 yd | |
| The Minstrel | Eaves Green Road, Chorley | 597 yd | |
| Black Horse | 252 Pall Mall, Chorley | 682 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 139 Pall Mall, Chorley | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krunchy Fried Chicken | 282 Moor Road, Chorley | 311 yd | |
| The Squirrel Cake Shop | 28 Clover Road, Chorley | 384 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 44 Moor Road, Chorley | 459 yd | |
| Tayeba | Tayeba Indian Takeaway, 3 Moor Road | 511 yd | |
| Nabzys | Chesters, 234 Pall Mall | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Brooke Street | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gillibrand Playing Pitches LAKELAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Buttermere Green BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Southlands High School CLOVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Chorley All Saints C Of E Primary School MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic Primary School EAVES GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Cottage Fields, Eaves Green BURGH MEADOWS | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.