Beechfields, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 5RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	52.4%	48.6%	-3.8%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	47.6%	51.4%	3.8%	49.0%	2.4%

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 5RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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	19.2%	20.1%	0.9%	37.9%	-17.8%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	61.4%	-2.2%	44.2%	17.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.7%	9.1%	1.4%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	8%	7.1%	-0.9%	6.1%	1.0%

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	45.6%	43.8%	-1.8%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	37.2%	35.5%	-1.7%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	11.7%	16.9%	5.2%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	4.2%	3.1%	-1.1%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	14.2%	13.3%	-0.9%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	10.9%	-3.7%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	10.9%	-6.3%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	4.7%	-1.4%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	18%	6.5%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	40.6%	6.1%	33.8%	6.8%
Other	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	99.3%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99% 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	99.4%	99%	-0.4%	83.2%	15.8%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	99%	0.3%	83.2%	15.8%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.9%	76.7%	12.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19%	37.2%	-18.2%
Christian	75.5%	46.2%	29.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Beechfields Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechfields was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Beechfields has the 29th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 90th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR7 5RF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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 Beechfields are based on 82 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 Beechfields, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 5RF

Average Price
£310,335

Semi-Detached
£239,945

Terraced
£251,302

Detached
£352,288

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beechfields

Average Price
£299,708

Semi-Detached
£227,874

Terraced
£304,643

Detached
£326,598

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BeechfieldsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Beechfields, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-03-31	£367,425
7 Beechfields, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-10-28	£308,626
49 Beechfields, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£311,000	2024-09-06	£298,452
75 Beechfields, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2023-07-24	£179,461
97 Beechfields, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-03-30	£222,174

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 5RF

Employment

PR7 5RF 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 5RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	93
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	22
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	22
Manufacturing	17
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eccleston Primary School Doctor's Lane , Eccleston PR7 5RA	3out of 4	290 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School The Green , Eccleston PR7 5TE	4out of 4	574 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley Ridley Lane , Mawdesley L40 3PP	3out of 4	2,651 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heskin Pemberton's Church of England Primary School Withington Lane , Heskin PR7 5LU	3out of 4	2,837 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hurst Green , Mawdesley L40 2QT	3out of 4	3,364 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Highfield Road , Croston PR26 9HH	4out of 4	3,241 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS	3out of 4	5,103 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ	- not rated	5,275 yd	Further education	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	Distance
Olive Green	217 The Green, Eccleston	363 yd
Verdes Ristorante Pizzeria	230 - 232 The Green, Eccleston	404 yd
Caffe Manna	Unit 1, The Carrington Centre	433 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	2 Sagar Street, Nelson	489 yd
Caffe Manna Coffee House	310 The Green, Eccleston	722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Greenhaus	267B The Green, Eccleston	441 yd
Working Mens Institute	Eccleston Working Mens Institute, The Green	469 yd
The Original Farmers Arms	Towngate, Eccleston	569 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Village Chippy	175 The Green, Eccleston		346 yd
Lotus Garden Chinese Takeaway	237 The Green, Eccleston		437 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
One Stop	One-stop, 221 The Green		346 yd
Sainsbury's	Unit 10, The Carrington Centre		433 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eccleston Primary School DOCTORS LANE	grass pitches	236 yd
Eccleston Cricket Club RAYNER HOUSE RAYNER HOUSE TINCKLERS LANE	grass pitches	480 yd
Eccleston Village Recreation Ground DRAPERS AVENUE	grass pitches	616 yd
St Marys'S C Of E Primary School Playing Field NEW MILL STREET	grass pitches	833 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	76 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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