Windsor Close Chorley
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR7), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7403292.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £335,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Chorley costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Astley Park, is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Jacobs Surgery, about 290 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2024 | 2 PR7 1LW | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2008 | 2 PR7 1LW | Detached | £310,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Chorley in 2026-27: Band D £2,430 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,620 | £1,890 | £2,160 | £2,430 | £2,970 | £3,510 | £4,050 | £4,860 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 3572: up to 24 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Alfreds Court, Market Street: up to 25 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Talbot Mill, Froom Street, Chorley: up to 138 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Formerly Mormon Church Water Street Chorley: up to 8 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 3544: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 1LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PR7 1LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 87 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 1LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR7 1LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chorley 716,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Euxton Balshaw Lane 76,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Buckshaw Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashfield Road Collingwood Road | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fleet Street Car Park | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 37.9 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Jacobs Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Youles Pharmacy & Clinics | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southport Road Dental Practice | 140 m |
| Hospital | Chorley And South Ribble Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Chorley Police Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Astley Park 45 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Yarrow Valley Country Park 162 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,250 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Pleasure Ground 2.0 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,040 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 207 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Laurence, a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Laurence | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Astley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Gillibrand Hall Barn | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Astley Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Great Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Copper Works Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Daisy Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Big Lodge Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Welch Whittle Bottoms | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chorley: see them on the Chorley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gillibrand Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Duke Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Duke Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Buckshaw Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley Bowling Club PR7 1LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2014 |
| Pipers Private Nursery PR7 1LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Diplos Pizza PR7 1LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Adelphi Rest Home PR7 1LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Genesis Care (North West) Limited PR7 1JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Doodles Day Nursery PR7 1HX | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Westwood Rest Home PR7 1LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Your Local PR7 2DJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Saint Marys Parish Centre PR7 2BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2019 |
| D (64) Medical Squadron (Volunteers) PR7 2DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2012 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy PR7 2DJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Astley Park School PR7 1JZ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Chorley Little Theatre PR7 2RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2013 |
| Bills Pizza PR7 2RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Riley's Loft PR7 2RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashfield Road (16); On or near Collison Avenue (9); On or near Shaftesbury Place (7); On or near Balmoral Road (5); On or near Rotherwick Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Kensington Road · Ribblesdale Place · Windsor Road · Balmoral Road · Shaftesbury Place · Southport Road · Ashfield Road · Hamilton Road · Regent Road · Carrington Road · Queen's Road · Bank Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.