Euxton Lane is in Euxton, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 6DR 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 Euxton Lane, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 6QH, PR7 6QL, PR7 6QN, PR7 6QR, PR7 6FP, PR7 6FB, PR7 6FF, PR7 6DX, PR7 6FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 6DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 18.5% | 40.9% | 22.4% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.6% | 51.7% | -15.9% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (95%) 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 | 56.8% | 67.4% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 19.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6DR this area, 2.2% 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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 2.2% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 2.6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11.6% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 57.1% | 23.1% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 91.8% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 99.1% | 93.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 93.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Euxton Lane was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% higher than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Euxton Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 111th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Euxton Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2007-08-31 | £315,299 |
PR7 6DR 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 | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | - not rated | 4,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 4,181 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 | 852 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 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill Road , Euxton PR7 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village Unity Place , Buckshaw Village PR7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Bredon Avenue , Euxton PR7 6NS | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,294 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 1,840 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 | 2,140 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorcliffe Preparatory School The Old Manse , Park Street PR7 1ER | - not rated | 3,271 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 | 571 yd | |
| Tiny Rockers | Tesco Supermarket, Ordnance Road | 894 yd | |
| Home | 3 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse (Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked & Loaded) | The Bay Horse, Euxton Lane | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romana Takeaway | Romana, 16 Runshaw Lane | 665 yd | |
| Sayers the Bakers Ltd | Sayers The Bakers, 14 Runshaw Lane | 667 yd | |
| Mays | 18 Runshaw Lane, Euxton | 667 yd | |
| Naseeb Euxton Ltd | 24 Runshaw Lane, Euxton | 667 yd | |
| The Filling Station Ltd | The Filling Station, 20 Runshaw Lane | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | Spar & Post Office, 12 Runshaw Lane | 667 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Supermarket, Ordnance Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymworks CHORLEY BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE CHORLEY BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE EUXTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Euxton St Marys Catholic Primary School WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School PRIMROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Greenside Football Pitches Greenside | grass pitches | 1,028 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.