Area Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PR6 postcode area.

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Population

36,157

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,514 /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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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

PR6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £247k. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

home £247,768 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 is a postcode district in Chorley, North West, covering 1024 active and 498 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PR6 (21%) 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 (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PR6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PR6 are around £247k, up 3.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PR6 at 228 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 PR6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2892
Anti-social behaviour2386
Criminal damage and arson663
Other theft479
Shoplifting402

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils
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Anderton Primary School

Good191 pupils
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils
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Withnell Fold Primary School

Good84 pupils
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Abbey Village Primary School

Good48 pupils
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Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

Good247 pupils
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Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good66 pupils
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Lodge
  • The Bay Horse
  • The Dog Inn
  • Travelodge Preston Chorley
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Brindle Distillery
  • Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec
  • Cardwell Arms
  • East Ward Conservative Club
  • Elephant And Castle
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Slush Boat
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ
  • Bannons Restaurant And Bar
  • Barolo Restaurant
  • Boatel Cruises
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda Stores Limited
  • Co-Op
  • Cowling Stores
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Taka Taka Mam
  • 3BZ
  • Amigos
  • China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips)
  • China Star
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Adlington Community Centre
  • Brinscall Post Office
  • All You Knead (Whittle) Limited
  • Bamford Pharmacy Limited
  • Bargain Booze
  • + 28 more