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.
BL6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BL6 postcode area.
31,329
44
£ 43,229 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lostock Primary School
Blackrod Primary School
Claypool Primary School
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
St Joseph's RC High School
Rivington Foundation Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Nummy Naturals
- Greenhalghs
- Greenhalgh's
- Greenhalgh's
- Greggs
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Bank Top Brewery Ale House
- Beeley's Bar
- Blackrod Conservative Club
- Blackrod Cricket Club
- Blundell Arms
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Cafe in the Fields
- Carrs Pasties Ltd
- CSG Foods
- The tearoom @ Poppywood
- Abacus
- + 80 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Co-op
- Co-op
- Marks & Spencer
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bolton Whites Hotel
- JR's Ale House
- Mercure Bolton Georgian House
- Premier Inn
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- 201 Sandwich Shop
- A1 Chip Stop
- Alifs
- Amore Desserts
- Blue Anchor Fish And Chips
- + 40 more
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