Dukes Park Drive, Chorley, PR7 3FA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 3FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55%	51.3%	-3.7%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	45%	48.7%	3.7%	49.0%	-0.3%

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	12.9%	38.9%	26.0%	37.9%	1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	23.3%	18.5%	-4.8%	44.2%	-25.7%
Separated	6.9%	2.4%	-4.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	27.6%	22.7%	-4.9%	9.1%	13.6%
Widowed	29.3%	17.5%	-11.8%	6.1%	11.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	10%	41.8%	31.8%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	20%	29.1%	9.1%	33.6%	-4.5%
Fair health	42.5%	17.2%	-25.3%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	20.8%	8.6%	-12.2%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	6.7%	3.4%	-3.3%	1.2%	2.2%

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.

In the area around PR7 3FA this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	69.8%	32.4%	-37.4%	18.2%	14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	11%	3.2%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	2.6%	6.7%	4.1%	13.4%	-6.7%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	6.2%	1.0%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.3%	17.6%	13.3%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	6.9%	24.8%	17.9%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	3.4%	1.4%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	95.9%	-4.1%	81.4%	14.5%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	98.3%	94.4%	-3.9%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	0%	3.4%	3.4%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	93.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.8%	76.7%	-5.9%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	25.1%	13.5%	11.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Dukes Park Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dukes Park Drive was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dukes Park Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 55th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.6%.

🔎 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 3FA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Dukes Park Drive are based on 62 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 Dukes Park Drive, Chorley, PR7 3FA

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 3FA

Average Price
£201,816

Semi-Detached
£213,283

Terraced
£172,109

Detached
£262,442

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dukes Park Drive

Average Price
£199,699

Semi-Detached
£210,132

Terraced
£172,337

Detached
£259,071

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dukes Park DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Dukes Park Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2025-02-27	£186,817
40 Dukes Park Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-12-20	£167,536
39 Dukes Park Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,500	2024-12-06	£170,333
11 Dukes Park Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-08-30	£188,341
22 Dukes Park Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£157,000	2024-08-02	£154,277

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 3FA

Employment

PR7 3FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR7 3FA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Human health and social work activities	2
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	1
Transport and storage	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	284 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	4out of 4	1,521 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	3out of 4	272 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillibrand Primary School Grosvenor Road , PR7 2PJ	4out of 4	582 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG	3out of 4	714 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	731 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,083 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	3out of 4	1,167 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ	3out of 4	1,213 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	1,429 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	4out of 4	1,773 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	330 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	3out of 4	405 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	- not rated	496 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS	- not rated	875 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ	4out of 4	1,170 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Fresh	158 Pall Mall, Chorley	167 yd
Deliciosa	110 Pall Mall, Chorley	189 yd
Nishi Sushi Cafe	90 Pall Mall, Chorley	197 yd
Jamun Tree	90 - 92 Bolton Street, Chorley	399 yd
Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-Store Cafe)	Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-St, Bolton Street	416 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plough Inn	139 Pall Mall, Chorley	145 yd
Chorley Sporting Club	Chorley Football Supporters Club, Duke Street	299 yd
Black Horse	252 Pall Mall, Chorley	310 yd
Bootleggers Bar	21 Bolton Street, Chorley	504 yd
The Colliers	Colliers Arms, 30 Moor Road	600 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grub Shack Burgers Limited	138 Pall Mall, Chorley	167 yd
Lucky Star	120 Pall Mall, Chorley	193 yd
Tasty Bites	106 Pall Mall, Chorley	193 yd
Burger Bites	114 Pall Mall, Chorley	197 yd
Magpie Catering	Magpies Nest, Chorley Football Club, Victory Park	299 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	ASDA, Bolton Street	418 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	Iceland, 34 Market Walk	929 yd
One Stop	139 Carr Lane, Chorley	948 yd
Booths	Booths Supermarket, New Market Street	951 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street	1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE	grass pitches	155 yd
Victory Park DUKE STREET	grass pitches	269 yd
Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street	health and fitness suite	400 yd
St Gregorys Catholic Primary School EAVES GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	729 yd
Chorley All Saints C Of E Primary School MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	734 yd
Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	748 yd
Buttermere Green BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE BUTTERMERE AVENUE	grass pitches	833 yd
Gillibrand Playing Pitches LAKELAND GARDENS	grass pitches	870 yd
Chorley Fitness Chapel Street	health and fitness suite	870 yd
Cottage Fields, Eaves Green BURGH MEADOWS	grass pitches	943 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PR7 3FA