Princess Way is in Euxton, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 6PY 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 Princess Way, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 6PX, PR7 6PS, PR7 6QA, PR7 6PT, PR7 6PG, PR7 6PQ, PR7 6PD, PR7 6PL, PR7 6PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR7 6PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 23.1% | 27.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 52% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.6% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 25% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 31.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 99.3% | 95.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 95.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Way was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princess Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 17th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Princess Way, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-12-12 | £302,727 |
| 110 Princess Way, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-07 | £221,299 |
| 120 Princess Way, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2021-05-19 | £192,576 |
| 112 Princess Way, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,995 | 2020-05-22 | £210,821 |
| 106 Princess Way, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2019-10-17 | £195,702 |
PR7 6PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Bredon Avenue , Euxton PR7 6NS | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill Road , Euxton PR7 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckshaw Primary School Chancery Road , Astley Village PR7 1XP | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 3,889 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 | 2,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd | Euxton Hall Hospital, Wigan Road | 611 yd | |
| Papa Luigis | 169 Wigan Road, Euxton | 709 yd | |
| Euxton Cricket Club | Southport Road, Euxton | 827 yd | |
| Canteen | International Fire Training Centre, Washington Hall | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | Balshaw Lane, Euxton | 330 yd | |
| Euxton Parish Institute | Euxton Parish War Memorial Club, 195 Wigan Road | 424 yd | |
| The Bay Horse (Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked & Loaded) | The Bay Horse, Euxton Lane | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippers | 8 Talbot Row, Euxton | 404 yd | |
| Money Tree | 1 Talbot Row, Euxton | 404 yd | |
| Girasole Italian Takeaway Ltd | 6 Talbot Row, Euxton | 404 yd | |
| Euxton Deli | 4 Talbot Row, Euxton | 405 yd | |
| Romana Takeaway | Romana, 16 Runshaw Lane | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | Spar & Post Office, 12 Runshaw Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Euxton St Marys Catholic Primary School WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Euxton Cricket Club EUXTON CRICKET CLUB EUXTON CRICKET CLUB SOUTHPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Greenside Football Pitches Greenside | grass pitches | 1,023 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.