Area Analysis Chorley, North West

PR26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PR26 postcode area.

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Population

7,603

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,325 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PR26 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

home £216,801 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR26 is a postcode district in Chorley, North West, covering 299 active and 56 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PR26 (12%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PR26 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PR26 are around £216k, down 7.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PR26 at 256 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 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 PR26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences668
Anti-social behaviour563
Criminal damage and arson175
Other theft166
Vehicle crime94

school Local Schools

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Brookfield Community Primary School

Good188 pupils
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Preston Grange Primary School

Good181 pupils
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Preston Greenlands Community Primary School

Good204 pupils
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Moor Nook Community Primary School

Good212 pupils
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Moss Side Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils
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Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding110 pupils
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Leyland St James Church of England Primary School

Good229 pupils
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St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good216 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Bretherton Parish Institute
  • Croston Sports Club
  • Lord Nelson Hotel
  • The Black Horse Inn
  • The Blue Anchor
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gardener's Retreat
  • Out Lane Social
  • Panshi
  • The Highfield Restaurant
  • Thyme On The Yarrow
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrison's Daily
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Gusto Cafe
  • Ocean
  • The Provin House
  • The Westhead Fish & Chip Shop
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Jail House Crop
  • Oakdene Filling Station
  • Solram Ltd
  • Westhead Stores (Londis)
  • Besique Manufacturing
  • + 5 more