Shireburne Drive, Chorley, PR7 3FR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 3FR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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%	50%	-2.1%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.9%	50%	2.1%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PR7 3FR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.2%	19.4%	3.2%	37.9%	-18.5%
Married: Opposite sex	66.5%	64.2%	-2.3%	44.2%	20.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	7.6%	7.6%	0.0%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	9.4%	7.6%	-1.8%	6.1%	1.5%

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	38.3%	54.4%	16.1%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	37.9%	30.3%	-7.6%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	18%	11.7%	-6.3%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	4.2%	2.9%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	27%	16.4%	-10.6%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	9.3%	-0.8%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	15.2%	3.0%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	6.8%	-1.1%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	20.7%	8.1%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	23%	29.3%	6.3%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	7.2%	2.3%	-4.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.7%	99%	-0.7%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	98.7%	97.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	1%	1.2%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	96.5%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.2%	37.2%	-13.0%
Christian	69.8%	46.2%	23.6%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Shireburne Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shireburne Drive was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Chorley North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shireburne Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chorley North West and the 140th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.

🔎 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 3FR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Shireburne Drive are based on 20 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 Shireburne Drive, Chorley, PR7 3FR

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 3FR

Average Price
£302,259

Semi-Detached
£131,604

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£391,939

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,104

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shireburne Drive

Average Price
£325,866

Semi-Detached
£130,836

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£382,355

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,125

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shireburne DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Shireburne Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£469,995	2025-03-31	£466,725
5 Shireburne Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-08-29	£339,227
1 Shireburne Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2020-10-09	£396,053
4 Shireburne Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2019-03-07	£408,798
7 Shireburne Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£6,000	2018-11-30	£7,125

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 3FR

Employment

PR7 3FR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3FR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	154
Retired	129
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	37
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	17
Construction	16
Education	15
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	993 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	4out of 4	2,152 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	614 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG	3out of 4	726 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	998 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	3out of 4	1,090 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB	3out of 4	1,371 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	290 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	3out of 4	783 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ	3out of 4	1,710 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	2,566 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	4out of 4	2,832 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	3out of 4	813 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	- not rated	816 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN	3out of 4	822 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS	- not rated	1,692 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG	- not rated	2,232 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St Gregory's Parish Kitchen	St Gregorys Presbytery, Weldbank Lane		411 yd
Nineteen	Duxbury Park Golf Course, Duxbury Hall Road		664 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yarrow Bridge	Bolton Road, Chorley		560 yd
The Minstrel	Eaves Green Road, Chorley		955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Queen Vic Fish & Chips	139A Carr Lane, Chorley		229 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
One Stop	139 Carr Lane, Chorley		229 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holy Cross Catholic High School MYLES STANDISH WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	404 yd
St Georges C Of E Primary School CARR LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	576 yd
Albany Academy BOLTON ROAD	grass pitches	767 yd
Duxbury Golf Course DUXBURY HALL ROAD	golf	813 yd
St Gregorys Catholic Primary School EAVES GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	830 yd
Cottage Fields, Eaves Green BURGH MEADOWS	grass pitches	843 yd
Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE	grass pitches	995 yd
Chorley All Saints C Of E Primary School MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	1,071 yd
Victory Park DUKE STREET	grass pitches	1,086 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PR7 3FR