Melrose Way, Chorley, PR7 3EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 3EX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	48.5%	48.5%	0.0%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	51.5%	51.5%	0.0%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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	27.7%	33.1%	5.4%	37.9%	-4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	50.2%	-7.3%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	5.3%	7.4%	2.1%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	8.5%	8.7%	0.2%	6.1%	2.6%

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	42.8%	52.8%	10.0%	48.4%	4.4%
Good health	40.7%	30%	-10.7%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	11.4%	13.6%	2.2%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	4.6%	3.6%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	23.3%	14.2%	-9.1%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	9%	-7.7%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	16.7%	2.9%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	10.5%	4.8%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	17.3%	6.0%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	25.5%	30.7%	5.2%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	3.8%	1.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.6%	97.7%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99% 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	97.3%	99%	1.7%	83.2%	15.8%
European Union	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	99.2%	3.0%	83.2%	16.0%
10+ Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	9.8%	-9.0%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	61%	46.2%	14.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	10.5%	6.0%	4.5%

Safety

Is Melrose Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Way was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Melrose Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PR7 3EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Melrose Way are based on 48 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 Melrose Way, Chorley, PR7 3EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 3EX

Average Price
£260,745

Semi-Detached
£191,540

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£299,673

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melrose Way

Average Price
£266,699

Semi-Detached
£212,425

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£305,466

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melrose WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Melrose Way, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£287,500	2023-05-18	£293,673
6 Melrose Way, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2022-08-15	£185,231
47 Melrose Way, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2021-09-24	£405,150
28 Melrose Way, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-02-15	£268,737
22 Melrose Way, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2020-11-27	£304,502

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 3EX

Employment

PR7 3EX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	131
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Construction	19
Education	19
Manufacturing	17
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	517 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	4out of 4	1,528 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley Carr Lane , PR7 3JU	4out of 4	349 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	3out of 4	596 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB	3out of 4	757 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG	3out of 4	846 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	1,073 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	3out of 4	421 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS	3out of 4	779 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ	3out of 4	1,768 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	2,138 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	4out of 4	2,270 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN	3out of 4	585 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	3out of 4	675 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	- not rated	763 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS	- not rated	1,087 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG	- not rated	1,612 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jamun Tree	90 - 92 Bolton Street, Chorley	658 yd
St Gregory's Parish Kitchen	St Gregorys Presbytery, Weldbank Lane	716 yd
Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-Store Cafe)	Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-St, Bolton Street	822 yd
Texas Steakhouse	48 Bolton Street, Chorley	827 yd
Living Waters Church (Connect)	Living Waters Church, 33 - 45 Bolton Street	893 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yarrow Bridge	Bolton Road, Chorley	570 yd
Chorley Sporting Club	Chorley Football Supporters Club, Duke Street	664 yd
The Potters Arms	Potters Arms, 42 Brooke Street	740 yd
The Plough Inn	139 Pall Mall, Chorley	893 yd
Prince Of Wales	9 - 11 Cowling Brow, Chorley	953 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queen Vic Fish & Chips	139A Carr Lane, Chorley	400 yd
JJ Chinese Fish & Chips	J J Fish And Chips, 172 Bolton Street	563 yd
Gourmet Takeaway Chorley	At Duke Of York, 124 Bolton Street	568 yd
Magpie Catering	Magpies Nest, Chorley Football Club, Victory Park	664 yd
Pizza House	85 Bolton Street, Chorley	740 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
One Stop	139 Carr Lane, Chorley	400 yd
Asda	ASDA, Bolton Street	827 yd
Cowling Stores	2 Cowling Brow, Chorley	918 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Georges C Of E Primary School CARR LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	248 yd
Albany Academy BOLTON ROAD	grass pitches	338 yd
Victory Park DUKE STREET	grass pitches	594 yd
Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street	health and fitness suite	618 yd
Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE	grass pitches	619 yd
Old Mill Leisure Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Cowling Mill Cowling Mill Cowling Brow	indoor bowls	777 yd
Holy Cross Catholic High School MYLES STANDISH WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	870 yd
Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW	grass pitches	917 yd
St Gregorys Catholic Primary School EAVES GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	944 yd
Cottage Fields, Eaves Green BURGH MEADOWS	grass pitches	1,085 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	43.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PR7 3EX