Side-by-side comparison of PR2 Preston and PR7 Chorley covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PR2 is the more affordable option at £182,000 median vs £210,000 in PR7. PR7 has lower recorded crime (6,135 vs 9,743 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | PR2 Preston | PR7 Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £182,000 | £210,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,576 | £2,430 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 9,743 | 6,135 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 6.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 62.8 | 66.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.8 | 93.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.