Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

STRATFORD ROAD, PR6 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATFORD ROAD, PR6 0AF.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PR6 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PR6 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stratford Road, 1.0km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00126526 (shared with 10 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 PR6 0AF. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,500

6 sales · Mean £ 118,333

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

Crime around PR6 0AF is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences209
Anti-social behaviour148
Shoplifting80
Public order42
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.2 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
P

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.7 km
P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.7 km
P

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.8 km
A

Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Malt N Hops0.2 km
  • No 3 Club0.2 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.8 km
  • The Potters Arms0.7 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.4 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.5 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Bees Kitchen & Deli0.8 km
  • Bubble N Shake0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Cowling Stores0.9 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Booths0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • 3BZ0.9 km
  • Amigos0.4 km
  • Katy's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Railway Road Chippy0.4 km
  • Wing Sing0.5 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.4 km
  • Fifi's Sweets0.5 km
  • G.W & C.G Ball0.5 km
  • Mo's News0.6 km
  • Quality Save0.6 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Panache Lounge0.7 km
  • Duke Of York1.0 km
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.4 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.3 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bengal Street0.3 km
  • Aniline Street0.3 km
  • Rail Station0.4 km
  • Bengal Street0.4 km
  • Chorley Rail Station0.4 km