Oakbridge Drive, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 7EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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	50.4%	55.8%	5.4%	51.0%	4.8%
Male	49.6%	44.2%	-5.4%	49.0%	-4.8%

Partnership Status

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	29.6%	29.6%	0.0%	37.9%	-8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	36%	17.9%	-18.1%	44.2%	-26.3%
Separated	4.5%	2.1%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6.1%	9.6%	3.5%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	23.9%	40.8%	16.9%	6.1%	34.7%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (43%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.9%	22.1%	-4.8%	48.4%	-26.3%
Good health	31.5%	20.9%	-10.6%	33.6%	-12.7%
Fair health	22.7%	28.1%	5.4%	12.7%	15.4%
Bad health	10.8%	22.5%	11.7%	4.0%	18.5%
Very bad health	8.1%	6.3%	-1.8%	1.2%	5.1%

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 7EH this area, 39.5% 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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.3%	39.5%	11.2%	18.2%	21.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	8%	-5.4%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.9%	8.4%	-2.5%	13.4%	-5.0%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	9.7%	4.8%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	11.3%	2.0%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	31.2%	20.2%	-11.0%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	2%	2.9%	0.9%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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)
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	4.3%	4.3%	1.0%	3.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	2%	1.6%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	90.2%	-8.3%	81.4%	8.8%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Arab	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	96.9%	91.3%	-5.6%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	1.5%	2%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	4.4%	3.6%	1.3%	3.1%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	90.9%	-6.0%	83.2%	7.7%
10+ Years	1.2%	2%	0.8%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	4.3%	2.8%	1.9%	2.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.9%	76.7%	-13.8%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	34.4%	13.5%	20.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.6%	37.2%	-16.6%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Not answered	27.8%	6.0%	21.8%

Safety

Is Oakbridge Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakbridge Drive was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Buckshaw & Whittle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oakbridge Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle and the 19th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

🔎 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. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR7 7EH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Oakbridge Drive are based on 137 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 Oakbridge Drive, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR7 7EH

Average Price
£155,003

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,003

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakbridge Drive

Average Price
£268,569

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£171,411

Other
£13,482,157

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakbridge DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 The Court Oakbridge Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£94,995	2025-09-08	£94,995
77 The Court Oakbridge Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,000	2025-08-04	£183,597
29 The Court Oakbridge Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£184,000	2025-06-23	£183,622
4 The Court Oakbridge Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-06-17	£179,630
6 The Court Oakbridge Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-05-06	£172,338

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR7 7EH

Employment

PR7 7EH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR7 7EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	43
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Part-Time Employee	9
Self-Employed	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Construction	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	4out of 4	4,486 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	4out of 4	4,931 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village Unity Place , Buckshaw Village PR7 7HZ	3out of 4	925 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Lane Community Primary School Hunters Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR25 5TT	3out of 4	1,670 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill Road , Euxton PR7 6BA	4out of 4	1,744 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW	4out of 4	1,941 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	2,019 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH	4out of 4	1,658 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP	2out of 4	2,966 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS	3out of 4	3,206 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	4out of 4	3,245 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	3,345 yd	Academy converter	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	1,666 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE	- not rated	2,337 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX	- not rated	2,485 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA	- not rated	2,820 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB	- not rated	3,256 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ	4out of 4	3,641 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buckshaw Village Nursery	The Hub, Unity Place	530 yd
Home	3 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village	718 yd
Sbarro	Unit 1, Matrix Way	741 yd
Tiny Rockers	Tesco Supermarket, Ordnance Road	787 yd
Starbucks	Matrix Point Starbucks, Unit 1A	816 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The War Horse	Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village		810 yd
The Bobbin Mill	2 Eaton Avenue, Buckshaw Village		867 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	5 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village	721 yd
Nana Jan's	7 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village	726 yd
A Taste Of Thailand	11 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village	738 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, Unit 3	884 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	Tesco Supermarket, Ordnance Road		787 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Lancaster Way, Buckshaw Village		884 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Buckshaw Village Community Centre UNITY PLACE		472 yd
Buckshaw Village Community Centre Playing Fields MAYFLOWER CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	835 yd
Gymworks CHORLEY BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE CHORLEY BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE EUXTON LANE	health and fitness suite	934 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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