PR7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,471 postcodes across 7 sectors in Chorley.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
1,471
PR7, with 1,471 postcodes in Chorley, ranks among the stronger districts. Gigabit access reaches 88.9%, and fixed wireless adds to coverage at 21.6%.
Broadband speeds in PR7
Share of PR7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,471 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit infrastructure covers 88.9% of PR7, delivered by cable. Wireless technology is available at 21.6%, providing an alternative or backup for premises beyond cable routes. The speed breakdown: 89.6% at gigabit, 6.6% at 30-300 Mbps, 1.2% below 10 Mbps. This is a well-balanced distribution with minimal underserved postcodes. Superfast coverage is 96.1%. Cable-equipped premises enjoy reliable gigabit access across nearly 90% of PR7. The small 6.6% at 30-300 Mbps splits between wireless-served postcodes and copper-only addresses, typically delivering 40-100 Mbps depending on infrastructure and contention. Wireless technology at 21.6% provides useful coverage for non-cable postcodes, filling infrastructure gaps and providing backup options. The 1.2% below-10 Mbps tail represents approximately 18 postcodes across 1,471 total; concentrated but rare. PR7's combination of extensive cable and supplementary wireless creates good overall infrastructure.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
22%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PR7 splits into 7 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR7 1 | 180 | 99% | 0% | 92% |
| PR7 2 | 233 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| PR7 3 | 214 | 97% | 0% | 94% |
| PR7 4 | 173 | 89% | 0% | 74% |
| PR7 5 | 267 | 93% | 0% | 85% |
| PR7 6 | 213 | 95% | 0% | 88% |
| PR7 7 | 191 | 100% | 0% | 92% |
All PR7 1 postcodes (180)
All PR7 2 postcodes (233)
All PR7 3 postcodes (214)
All PR7 4 postcodes (173)
All PR7 5 postcodes (267)
All PR7 6 postcodes (213)
All PR7 7 postcodes (191)
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Living in Chorley
The combination of 89% gigabit cable and 22% FWA creates useful redundancy. For most households, one infrastructure or the other will deliver adequate speed. The 1.2% tail of poor connectivity is manageable.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
PR7 broadband FAQs
How does PR7 stack against other Chorley outcodes?
PR7 ranks second-best. PR25 leads at 91.5% gigabit; PR7 reaches 88.9%. PR26 and PR4 are materially weaker.
If my postcode doesn't have cable, will fixed wireless work?
Likely, but not certain. FWA covers 21.6% of PR7; some non-cable postcodes will have it, others won't. Check your postcode directly.
What speeds should I expect if I'm outside the cable network?
If FWA is available, typically 30-150 Mbps. If not, copper delivers 5-50 Mbps depending on line length and condition.
How many PR7 postcodes have genuinely poor broadband?
About 1.2%, roughly 18 addresses across the entire outcode. This is low, but real hardship cases exist.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PR7 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources