Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

THE STRAITS, PR5 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAITS, PR5 0DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

226

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR5 0DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR5 0DA — age 54, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR5 0DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Straits, 0.5km from Hoghton in Hoghton. Administratively it sits within Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward and the Chorley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR5 0DA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR5 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00126497 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR5 0DA. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 336,000

2 sales · Mean £ 336,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR5 0DA has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School

Good178 pupils1.4 km
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Coupe Green Primary School

Good148 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle

Good88 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hoghton Post Office0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Boars Head0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beeston Manor0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pleasington3.8 km
  • Bamber Bridge4.2 km
  • Cherry Tree5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Park View0.5 km