Rectory Drive is in Coppull, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 4QE is located in the Coppull electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 2016-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Drive, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 4QG, PR7 4NB, PR7 5BE, PR7 4QN, PR7 4QF, PR7 5BD, PR7 5BL, PR7 5BH, PR7 4NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 4QE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 56.4% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.6% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR7 4QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 44.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 38.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 9.9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 56.7% | 14.7% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 28.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.2% | 12.6% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 31.7% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.8% | 96.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Drive was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Coppull average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Coppull and the 180th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Rectory Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-12-20 | £207,362 |
| 20 Rectory Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-08-09 | £174,464 |
| 22 Rectory Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-07-24 | £167,475 |
| 7 Rectory Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2023-02-17 | £221,451 |
| 24 Rectory Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-11 | £153,916 |
PR7 4QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppull Primary School and Nursery Park Road , Coppull PR7 5AH | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School Roe Hey Drive , Coppull PR7 4PU | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull Spendmore Lane , Coppull PR7 5DH | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston Road , Coppull PR7 5DU | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School Church Lane , Charnock Richard PR7 5NA | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Cafe | Springfield Leisure Centre, Springfield Road | 443 yd | |
| Wiggleworks Playspace Ltd | Unit F26 - F28, Coppull Enterprise Centre | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Royal British Legion Club, Springfield Road North | 465 yd | |
| The Springfield | Springfield Hotel, 226 Spendmore Lane | 572 yd | |
| The Red Herring | Mill Lane, Coppull | 681 yd | |
| Coppull Conservative Club | 261 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 173 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 411 yd | |
| Taylor Maid | 184 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 431 yd | |
| Yu Hing Take Away | Yu Hing Takeaway, 2 Kimberley Street | 495 yd | |
| Pizzeria Dal Mamolo | 198 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 506 yd | |
| Coppull Tandoori | 194 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 195 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 411 yd | |
| Spar | Spar Stores, Spendmore Lane | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blainscough Park SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Springfield Park Leisure Centre Springfield Road North | 587 yd | |
| Coppull Primary School And Nursery PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Coppull Parish Church School ROE HEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| St Oswalds Catholic Primary School SPENDMORE LANE | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.