Southside is in Euxton, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 6AW is located in the Euxton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southside, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 6AN, PR7 6AL, PR7 6AS, PR7 6AT, PR7 6AP, PR7 6LQ, PR7 6AJ, PR7 6AR, PR7 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 6AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents 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 | 51.3% | 55.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 44.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 34.9% | 37.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 36.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 37.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 6AW this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 28.9% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 17% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 14.4% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southside was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% higher than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southside has the 6th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 97th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Southside, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2014-04-03 | £136,277 |
| 1 Southside, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-10-21 | £167,757 |
| 3 Southside, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,600 | 2010-10-21 | £123,815 |
| 5 Southside, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2009-09-07 | £159,102 |
| 1 Southside, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2009-04-14 | £137,134 |
PR7 6AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 4,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill Road , Euxton PR7 6BA | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Bredon Avenue , Euxton PR7 6NS | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Bredon Avenue , Euxton PR7 6NS | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorcliffe Preparatory School The Old Manse , Park Street PR7 1ER | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Luigis | 169 Wigan Road, Euxton | 231 yd | |
| Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd | Euxton Hall Hospital, Wigan Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse (Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked & Loaded) | The Bay Horse, Euxton Lane | 231 yd | |
| Euxton Parish Institute | Euxton Parish War Memorial Club, 195 Wigan Road | 734 yd | |
| The Talbot | Balshaw Lane, Euxton | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Filling Station Ltd | The Filling Station, 20 Runshaw Lane | 282 yd | |
| Romana Takeaway | Romana, 16 Runshaw Lane | 285 yd | |
| Sayers the Bakers Ltd | Sayers The Bakers, 14 Runshaw Lane | 287 yd | |
| Mays | 18 Runshaw Lane, Euxton | 287 yd | |
| Naseeb Euxton Ltd | 24 Runshaw Lane, Euxton | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | Spar & Post Office, 12 Runshaw Lane | 287 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenside Football Pitches Greenside | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Euxton St Marys Catholic Primary School WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School PRIMROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 498 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.