55,673TOTAL POPULATION
23,826HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PR7 POSTCODE REGION

Preston (PR7)

The PR7 postcode area is located in the Preston postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 1813 individual postcodes.

There are 29 electoral wards in the PR7 postcode area, including Chorley, Leyland, Preston, Southport which come under the local authority of the Chorley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in PR7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PR7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PR7 postcode covers the town of Chorley in Lancashire, England. Located in the North West of the country, the area has a population of around 34,000. It has easy transport links into Manchester and other major cities in the region and is a popular area for commuting.

The PR7 postcode contains the main town centre, known as Chorley town centre, which provides a wide range of shops, services and amenities. It also has a thriving nightlife, with lots of bars, clubs and restaurants. Chorley also has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with a popular market, theatre and music festival held in the town each year.

The area also offers plenty of outdoor activities, with a variety of parks, woodlands and scenic walks. Nearby is Rivington, a popular hill and moorland area with lots of paths and trails to explore. In addition, the area is home to impressive historical buildings such as St Laurence's Church and the 19th century Astley Hall.

The PR7 postcode also includes a number of villages and smaller towns, including Eccleston, Adlington and Euxton. Each village offers its own unique character and charm, from quintessential English tea rooms to traditional pubs and lovely countryside walks. The area also has some lovely countryside for visitors to admire, such as the Forest of Bowland and the Lancashire Plain.

Education in the area is provided by several schools, including the Ashcroft High School and St Gregory's Catholic High School, as well as Chorley Sixth Form College. Chorley also has its own hospital and several medical centres, making it easy to get medical help when you need it.

Property wise, the PR7 postcode includes a variety of housing options from modern flats and apartments to older terraced houses, cottages and semi-detached homes. The area is well served by public transport, with several bus services running regularly from the centre of town and trains running from nearby Adlington to Manchester.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in PR7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PR7Lancashire

Lancashire

The county of Lancashire

PR7 is located in the county of Lancashire, in England.

Lancashire has a total population of 1,485,000, making it the 8th largest county in the UK.

Lancashire has a total area of 1187 square miles, and a population density of 482 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Lancashire Postal Town Map
Outward CodePR7
Postal TownPreston
MSOA NameChorley 010
LSOA NameChorley 010D
CountyLancashire
RegionLancashire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityChorley
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

PR7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PR7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Adlington
Anderton
Andertons Mill
Birkacre
Bolton Green
Charnock Green
Charnock Richard
Chorley
Coppull
Coppull Moor
Cowling
Eccleston
Euxton
Hartwood
Heath Charnock
Heskin Green
Johnson's Hillock
Limbrick
Lower Copthurst
Lucas Green
Mossy Lea
Newtown
Pincock
Runshaw Moor
Shaw Green
Wade Hall
Weld Bank
Wheelton
Whittle-le-Woods
Wrightington Bar
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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