Reeveswood, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR7 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	50.3%	49.7%	-0.6%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	49.7%	50.3%	0.6%	49.0%	1.3%

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 5RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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	25.5%	23.4%	-2.1%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	66.3%	4.3%	44.2%	22.1%
Separated	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.9%	5.7%	-0.2%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	4.3%	3.8%	-0.5%	6.1%	-2.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) 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	56.5%	58.7%	2.2%	48.4%	10.3%
Good health	36%	32.6%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	6.5%	7%	0.5%	12.7%	-5.7%
Bad health	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	4.0%	-2.3%

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.

In the area around PR7 5RS this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9%	7.7%	-1.3%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	8.4%	-1.4%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	9.2%	-7.3%	13.4%	-4.2%
Apprenticeship	2%	6.1%	4.1%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	14.9%	-0.8%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	44.3%	51%	6.7%	33.8%	17.2%
Other	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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%	2.3%	2.3%	0.7%	1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	97.7%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	97.2%	96.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	97%	0.1%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.3%	76.7%	17.6%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.6%	37.2%	-19.6%
Christian	77%	46.2%	30.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Reeveswood Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reeveswood was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Reeveswood has the 34th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 104th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

🔎 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 5RS, 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 Reeveswood are based on 42 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 Reeveswood, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 5RS

Average Price
£463,081

Semi-Detached
£488,201

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£462,035

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Reeveswood

Average Price
£441,139

Semi-Detached
£463,335

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£440,029

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on ReeveswoodStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Reeveswood, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2025-05-12	£440,000
11 Reeveswood, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2023-09-22	£526,053
27 Reeveswood, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-06-30	£394,605
14 Reeveswood, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-12-15	£330,994
5 Reeveswood, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£426,250	2021-06-07	£471,566

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 5RS

Employment

PR7 5RS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	29
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	13
Other	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

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	464 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	691 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	2,498 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	2,847 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	3,190 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	3,211 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS	3out of 4	5,252 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	5,444 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	518 yd
Verdes Ristorante Pizzeria	230 - 232 The Green, Eccleston	572 yd
Caffe Manna	Unit 1, The Carrington Centre	594 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	2 Sagar Street, Nelson	614 yd
Eccleston Cricket Club	Doctors Lane, Eccleston	729 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Greenhaus	267B The Green, Eccleston	553 yd
Working Mens Institute	Eccleston Working Mens Institute, The Green	590 yd
The Original Farmers Arms	Towngate, Eccleston	686 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Village Chippy	175 The Green, Eccleston		514 yd
Lotus Garden Chinese Takeaway	237 The Green, Eccleston		551 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
One Stop	One-stop, 221 The Green		514 yd
Sainsbury's	Unit 10, The Carrington Centre		594 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eccleston Primary School DOCTORS LANE	grass pitches	408 yd
Eccleston Cricket Club RAYNER HOUSE RAYNER HOUSE TINCKLERS LANE	grass pitches	414 yd
Eccleston Village Recreation Ground DRAPERS AVENUE	grass pitches	779 yd
St Marys'S C Of E Primary School Playing Field NEW MILL STREET	grass pitches	986 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	79.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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