Buckshaw Avenue is in Buckshaw Village, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 7JD is located in the Buckshaw & Whittle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR7 7JE, PR7 7JB, PR7 7FU, PR7 7ER, PR7 7ES, PR7 7JG, PR7 7JA, PR7 7DX, PR7 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 7JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 49.4% | 54.8% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.2% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 31.6% | 38.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 43.9% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 14.6% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 68.1% | 56.5% | -11.6% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 32.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7JD this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 24.6% | 8.6% | 13.4% | 11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 25.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 39.3% | -8.2% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 91.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 89.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckshaw Avenue was 162.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.8% higher than the Buckshaw & Whittle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buckshaw Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle and the 46th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Buckshaw Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-12-05 | £173,449 |
| 16 Buckshaw Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2023-11-17 | £169,497 |
| 24 Buckshaw Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-07-13 | £181,952 |
| 18 Buckshaw Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-10-18 | £182,745 |
| 22 Buckshaw Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-03-04 | £189,859 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton Wigan Road , Euxton PR7 6JW | 4out of 4 | 1,811 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 | 1,864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill Road , Euxton PR7 6BA | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckshaw Primary School Chancery Road , Astley Village PR7 1XP | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 3,739 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 | 2,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire College of Adult Education Southport Road , PR7 1NB | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village | 123 yd | |
| Tiny Rockers | Tesco Supermarket, Ordnance Road | 215 yd | |
| Buckshaw Village Nursery | The Hub, Unity Place | 243 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, Lancaster Way | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The War Horse | Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 5 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village | 129 yd | |
| Nana Jan's | 7 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village | 136 yd | |
| A Taste Of Thailand | 11 Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village | 157 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Unit 3 | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Supermarket, Ordnance Road | 215 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Lancaster Way, Buckshaw Village | 270 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckshaw Village Community Centre UNITY PLACE | 258 yd | |
| Gymworks CHORLEY BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE CHORLEY BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE EUXTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Euxton Training Ground EUXTON LANE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Euxton Park Golf Centre EUXTON LANE | golf | 1,005 yd |
| Buckshaw Village Community Centre Playing Fields MAYFLOWER CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.