South Avenue is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 3AT is located in the Chorley South East & Heath Charnock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Avenue, Chorley, PR7 3AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 3AR, PR7 3AS, PR7 3AU, PR7 3ES, PR7 3ET, PR7 3AP, PR7 3EP, PR7 3EW, PR7 3BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 3AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 42.1% | 44.7% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 40.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47.8% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 17.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 21.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 98.5% | 94.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 106th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 South Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-01-24 | £89,474 |
| South Cottage South Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £359,995 | 2024-03-07 | £356,427 |
| 28 South Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-01-19 | £172,366 |
| 26 South Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2019-10-08 | £112,264 |
| 2 South Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-11-15 | £183,312 |
PR7 3AT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,135 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 | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley Carr Lane , PR7 3JU | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,878 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 | 672 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamun Tree | 90 - 92 Bolton Street, Chorley | 351 yd | |
| Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-Store Cafe) | Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-St, Bolton Street | 502 yd | |
| Texas Steakhouse | 48 Bolton Street, Chorley | 507 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Unit 5 | 528 yd | |
| Living Waters Church (Connect) | Living Waters Church, 33 - 45 Bolton Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Potters Arms | Potters Arms, 42 Brooke Street | 326 yd | |
| Chorley Sporting Club | Chorley Football Supporters Club, Duke Street | 414 yd | |
| Bootleggers Bar | 21 Bolton Street, Chorley | 628 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 9 - 11 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 662 yd | |
| Sams Bar | 12 Railway Street, Chorley | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Chinese Fish & Chips | J J Fish And Chips, 172 Bolton Street | 265 yd | |
| Gourmet Takeaway Chorley | At Duke Of York, 124 Bolton Street | 272 yd | |
| Pizza House | 85 Bolton Street, Chorley | 406 yd | |
| Buffalo Ranch | 95 Bolton Street, Chorley | 406 yd | |
| Magpie Catering | Magpies Nest, Chorley Football Club, Victory Park | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 507 yd | |
| Cowling Stores | 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 678 yd | |
| One Stop | 139 Carr Lane, Chorley | 805 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 927 yd | |
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Albany Academy BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School CARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Old Mill Leisure Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Cowling Mill Cowling Mill Cowling Brow | indoor bowls | 751 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 887 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.