PR7 covers Chorley, a Lancashire town north of Bolton. The district recorded 2.5% annualised price growth over five years whilst rental growth reached 6.5% annually, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. Population expanded by 1.1% over the same period. The trajectory score of 56.8/100 places PR7 in the 84th percentile nationally, suggesting above-average market fundamentals relative to UK postcode districts. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, meaning visible physical or demographic change has not yet accelerated materially. These metrics reflect a market characterised by steady rental demand outpacing price inflation, typical of secondary regional centres outside major metropolitan areas.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Chorley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in PR7 over the last six months.
- Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): single storey side extensions, rear dormer window, front rooflights, first floor side window, removal of chimneys.Jan 2026 · Decided
- Application for determination as to whether pior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 4.80m. Maximum h...Jan 2026 · Decided
Chorley (PR7) common questions
Is Chorley up and coming?
Chorley (PR7) has a trajectory score of 57/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 15% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Chorley safe?
Chorley has a safety score of 55/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chorley?
The average property price in Chorley (PR7) is £224k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chorley?
The median monthly rent in Chorley (PR7) is £787 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chorley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chorley (PR6), Runcorn (WA7), Leyland (PR25), Wigan (WN1), Leyland (PR26). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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