Area Information for Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU

Elmwood in Chorley is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Chorley North & Astley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Chorley. This page combines information for the address Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PR7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for PR7 1UU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Chorley
Ward Chorley North & Astley
Constituency Chorley * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 19 property sales in Elmwood, PR7 1UU since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Chorley North & Astley), and the Lancashire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 67 crimes were reported within half a mile of PR7 1UU.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU:

Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UX
Millwood Glade, Chorley, PR7 1RU
Woodfall, Chorley, PR7 1XD
Deerfold, Chorley, PR7 1UD
St. Michaels Close, Chorley, PR7 1RN
Woodmancote, Chorley, PR7 1XX

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about PR7 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 19 property sales in Elmwood since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Elmwood, Chorley consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 108
Semi-Detached 47
Terraced 3
Flat (Purpose-Built) 4
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 162
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 92
Owned with Mortgage 56
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 164

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 44
Two People 70
Three People 18
Four People 19
Five People 10
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 162

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Elmwood, Chorley consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 45
Family Household 115
Other Household 2
Total 162

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 82
Deprived In One Dimension 55
Deprived In Two Dimensions 22
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 163

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Chorley constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 175
Female 194
Total 369

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 12
5-9 17
10-14 10
15-19 25
20-24 13
25-29 12
30-34 17
35-39 13
40-44 20
45-49 24
50-54 29
55-59 31
60-64 30
65-69 30
70-74 38
75-79 29
80-84 14
85+ 7
Total 371

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode PR7 1UU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 74
Married 206
Separated 2
Divorced 26
Widowed 17
Total 325

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 185
Good 116
Fair 52
Bad 15
Very Bad 3
Total 371

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 137
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 42
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 38
Other 6
Total 325

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Elmwood, Chorley) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 368
Indian 3
Pakistani 1
Total 372

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 361
European Union 6
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 373

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 361
10+ Years 5
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 371

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to PR7 1UU.

Passport(s) Held
None 33
United Kingdom 334
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 90
Christian 243
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 36
Total 372

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Chorley North & Astley ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 41% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 108
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 132
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 3
Total 325

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 19
Professional Occupations 42
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 24
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 160

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 67
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 77
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 51
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 19
Total 324

Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU is within the Chorley North & Astley policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 67 crimes were reported within half a mile of PR7 1UU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 67 crimes committed near Elmwood
Neighbourhood Team Address Chorley North & Astley
Force Website: https://www.lancashire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to PR7 1UU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PR7 1UU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU. The nearest railway station is Chorley, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chorley 0.8 miles
Buckshaw Parkway 1.3 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane 1.5 miles
Leyland 3.2 miles
Adlington (Lancashire) 3.7 miles
Bamber Bridge 4.6 miles
Lostock Hall 4.7 miles
Croston 5.6 miles
Blackrod 5.6 miles
Pleasington 6.3 miles
Appley Bridge 6.5 miles
Rufford 7 miles
Horwich Parkway 7.1 miles
Cherry Tree 7.1 miles
Parbold 7.2 miles
Preston (Lancs) 7.2 miles
Gathurst 7.3 miles
Darwen 7.7 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs) 7.7 miles
Hoscar 8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU. The nearest is Buckshaw Primary School, approximately 430 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU. The nearest is St Michael's Church of England High School, approximately 370 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Michael's Church of England High School 370 yards September 2022
    
Parklands High School 680 yards July 2018
    
Shaftesbury High School 1.3 miles October 2019
    
Southlands High School 1.4 miles February 2024
    
Albany Academy 1.5 miles March 2024
    
Holy Cross Catholic High School 1.7 miles October 2017
    
Balshaw's Church of England High School 2.6 miles February 2023
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 3.3 miles June 2016
    
Wellfield Academy 3.3 miles November 2021
    
Academy@Worden 3.7 miles September 2012
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU. The nearest is Gab Healthcare, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Gab Healthcare 0.5 miles
Dr Jacobs Surgery 0.6 miles
The Chorley Surgery 0.7 miles
Library House Surgery 0.8 miles
Regent House Surgery 0.8 miles
Eaves Lane Surgery 1.2 miles
Buckshaw Village Health Centre 1.3 miles
The Euxton Medical Centre 1.6 miles
Whittle Surgery 2.3 miles
Coppull Medical Practice 3 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU. The nearest is Ravat & Ray Dental Care, approximately 730 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU. The nearest is Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, approximately 730 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Elmwood, Chorley, PR7 1UU. The nearest is Eye Designs, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in PR7 1UU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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