Area Analysis Chorley, North West

BL6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BL6 postcode area.

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Population

31,329

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,229 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL6's 71% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.

home £291,629 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL6 is a postcode district in Chorley, North West, covering 987 active and 396 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BL6 (12%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BL6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BL6 are around £291k, up 15.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across BL6 are low at 7 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BL6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour41
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Lostock Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Blackrod Primary School

Outstanding304 pupils
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Claypool Primary School

Good241 pupils
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Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Good252 pupils
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Horwich Parish CofE Primary School

Good351 pupils
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Good215 pupils
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St Joseph's RC High School

Requires Improvement1005 pupils
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Rivington Foundation Primary School

Good114 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Nummy Naturals
  • Greenhalghs
  • Greenhalgh's
  • Greenhalgh's
  • Greggs
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Bolton Whites Hotel
  • JR's Ale House
  • Mercure Bolton Georgian House
  • Premier Inn
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Bank Top Brewery Ale House
  • Beeley's Bar
  • Blackrod Conservative Club
  • Blackrod Cricket Club
  • Blundell Arms
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • VS Liquid Lounge
  • VUE Cinemas
  • YO!
  • Corner Caffee
  • Abacus
  • + 80 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Spar (Rivington North)
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Blue Anchor Fish And Chips
  • Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks)
  • Century City
  • Cheesecake Co
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar
  • + 40 more