Milton Road is in Coppull, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 5BB is located in the Coppull electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milton Road, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 5BQ, PR7 5BD, PR7 5BG, PR7 5BU, PR7 5BH, PR7 5EN, PR7 5EG, PR7 5BE, PR7 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 5BB 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 | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 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 | 32.2% | 33.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.1% | 47.9% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.2% | 18.6% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 19.4% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 27.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road was 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Coppull average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Milton Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Coppull and the 164th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Milton Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-10-05 | £105,517 |
| 50 Milton Road, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-05-19 | £94,242 |
| 9 Milton Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-08-17 | £100,103 |
| 12 Milton Road, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2022-06-09 | £73,668 |
| 23 Milton Road, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-07-20 | £214,312 |
PR7 5BB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 168 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 5,203 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 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull Spendmore Lane , Coppull PR7 5DH | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School Roe Hey Drive , Coppull PR7 4PU | 3out of 4 | 729 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 | 1,414 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 | 1,977 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 | 2,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 4,303 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 | 237 yd | |
| Wiggleworks Playspace Ltd | Unit F26 - F28, Coppull Enterprise Centre | 887 yd | |
| The Village Kitchen | 130 Preston Road, Coppull | 1,004 yd | |
| Nellie & Marls | 130 Preston Road, Coppull | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Royal British Legion Club, Springfield Road North | 184 yd | |
| The Springfield | Springfield Hotel, 226 Spendmore Lane | 289 yd | |
| Coppull Conservative Club | 261 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 446 yd | |
| The Red Herring | Mill Lane, Coppull | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 173 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 181 yd | |
| Pizzeria Dal Mamolo | 198 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 238 yd | |
| Coppull Tandoori | 194 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 238 yd | |
| Taylor Maid | 184 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 288 yd | |
| Yu Hing Take Away | Yu Hing Takeaway, 2 Kimberley Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 195 Spendmore Lane, Coppull | 181 yd | |
| Spar | Spar Stores, Spendmore Lane | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Park Leisure Centre Springfield Road North | 299 yd | |
| Coppull Primary School And Nursery PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Blainscough Park SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Coppull Parish Church School ROE HEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| St Oswalds Catholic Primary School SPENDMORE LANE | grass pitches | 776 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.