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.
PR6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PR6 postcode area.
36,157
43
£ 41,514 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Highfield Nursery School
Anderton Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
Withnell Fold Primary School
Abbey Village Primary School
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Lodge
- The Bay Horse
- The Dog Inn
- Travelodge Preston Chorley
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Brindle Distillery
- Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec
- Cardwell Arms
- East Ward Conservative Club
- Elephant And Castle
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Slush Boat
- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ
- Bannons Restaurant And Bar
- Barolo Restaurant
- Boatel Cruises
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda Stores Limited
- Co-Op
- Cowling Stores
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Taka Taka Mam
- 3BZ
- Amigos
- China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips)
- China Star
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Adlington Community Centre
- Brinscall Post Office
- All You Knead (Whittle) Limited
- Bamford Pharmacy Limited
- Bargain Booze
- + 28 more
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