Anderton Street is in Adlington, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 4EB is located in the Adlington & Anderton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anderton Street, Adlington, Chorley, PR7 4EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 4EH, PR6 9RQ, PR7 4EX, PR7 4EZ, PR6 9RG, PR7 4HB, PR6 9RF, PR6 9QS, PR7 4LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 4EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 35.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 19.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 40.4% | 37.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.8% | 19.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 30.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.2% | 96.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anderton Street was 217.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.7% higher than the Adlington & Anderton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anderton Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton and the 28th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Anderton Street, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2018-02-28 | £83,861 |
| 8 Anderton Street, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2013-11-25 | £99,988 |
| 8 Anderton Street, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-04-05 | £102,474 |
| 2 Anderton Street, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2011-08-26 | £104,199 |
| 8 Anderton Street, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2010-09-20 | £100,202 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Primary School Park Road , Adlington PR7 4JA | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School Railway Road , Adlington PR6 9QZ | 1out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Primary School Babylon Lane , PR6 9NN | 2out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton Rothwell Road , Anderton PR6 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Vicarage Road West , Blackrod BL6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 3,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 4,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 4,938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat | Retreat Restaurants Ltd, 19 Church Street | 102 yd | |
| White Bear Marina Cafe | White Bear Marina, Park Road | 217 yd | |
| Bistecca | BISTECCA, 6 Market Street | 275 yd | |
| Pin Croft Dyeing & Printing Co | Pincroft Dyeing And Printing Compan, Market Street | 291 yd | |
| Noah's Ark Kitchen And Deli | 104 Chorley Road, Adlington | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinners Arms | 23 Church Street, Adlington | 102 yd | |
| White Bear Inn | 5A Market Street, Adlington | 212 yd | |
| Adlington Cricket Club | Meadow Street, Adlington | 287 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | 11 Park Road, Adlington | 400 yd | |
| The Top Spinners | 105 Railway Road, Adlington | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake By Hannah Jones | 30 Market Street, Adlington | 275 yd | |
| LA Orient | 11 Market Street, Adlington | 275 yd | |
| Adlington Spice | 34 Market Street, Adlington | 441 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 164 Chorley Road, Adlington | 665 yd | |
| Shapla Indian Takeaway | 178 Chorley Road, Adlington | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 176 Chorley Road, Adlington | 665 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Bolton Road, Adlington | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adlington Cricket Club off Huyton Road | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Adlington St Paul'S C Of E Primary School Railway Road | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Jubilee Fields MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Adlington Barbell Club CLUB AND PREMISES CLUB AND PREMISES OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Fairview FAIRVIEW YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE FAIRVIEW YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE HIGHFIELD ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| King George V KING GEORGES FIELD PLAY AREA KING GEORGES FIELD PLAY AREA CHORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Anderton St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School ROTHWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Anderton Primary School Babylon Lane | grass pitches | 878 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.