Pilling Lane is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 3EE 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 Pilling Lane, Chorley, PR7 3EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 3HY, PR7 3DE, PR7 3FH, PR7 3FL, PR7 3EG, PR7 3FG, PR7 3HU, PR7 3DB, PR7 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 3EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 34.2% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 45.2% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.4% | 45.8% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 39.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.3% | 21.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 16.1% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 24.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 93.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.5% | 94.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilling Lane was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilling Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 123rd highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Pilling Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-14 | £139,026 |
| 104 Pilling Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2024-10-18 | £240,579 |
| 104 Pilling Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-01-26 | £172,190 |
| 104 Pilling Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-11-29 | £133,255 |
| 88 Pilling Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2015-05-29 | £232,900 |
PR7 3EE 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,600 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 | 368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley Carr Lane , PR7 3JU | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit Moor Road , PR7 2LR | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road , PR7 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 2,110 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 | 205 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,551 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamun Tree | 90 - 92 Bolton Street, Chorley | 507 yd | |
| Cafe Fresh | 158 Pall Mall, Chorley | 572 yd | |
| St Gregory's Parish Kitchen | St Gregorys Presbytery, Weldbank Lane | 587 yd | |
| Deliciosa | 110 Pall Mall, Chorley | 607 yd | |
| Nishi Sushi Cafe | 90 Pall Mall, Chorley | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley Sporting Club | Chorley Football Supporters Club, Duke Street | 454 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 139 Pall Mall, Chorley | 528 yd | |
| Black Horse | 252 Pall Mall, Chorley | 589 yd | |
| The Colliers | Colliers Arms, 30 Moor Road | 730 yd | |
| The Potters Arms | Potters Arms, 42 Brooke Street | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Takeaway Chorley | At Duke Of York, 124 Bolton Street | 444 yd | |
| JJ Chinese Fish & Chips | J J Fish And Chips, 172 Bolton Street | 445 yd | |
| Magpie Catering | Magpies Nest, Chorley Football Club, Victory Park | 454 yd | |
| Queen Vic Fish & Chips | 139A Carr Lane, Chorley | 528 yd | |
| Grub Shack Burgers Limited | 138 Pall Mall, Chorley | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 139 Carr Lane, Chorley | 528 yd | |
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School CARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 619 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic Primary School EAVES GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Albany Academy BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Chorley All Saints C Of E Primary School MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School MYLES STANDISH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Cottage Fields, Eaves Green BURGH MEADOWS | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Buttermere Green BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.