Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 0AH.

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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 0AH 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 0AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PR6 0AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0AH 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 high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0AH 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 0AH. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near PR6 0AH are high at 144 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 offences249
Anti-social behaviour186
Shoplifting84
Public order58
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.4 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.7 km
  • Chorley Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Lamplighter0.5 km
  • The Imperial0.1 km
  • The White Bull0.6 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.9 km
  • Tuck Inn0.7 km
  • Bay Leaf0.5 km
  • Golden Plaice0.3 km
  • Tapas Esteban0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Booths0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • J-SEAS0.7 km
  • Lee's Takeaway0.7 km
  • McKrisps0.4 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Golden Star0.8 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.8 km
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Panache Lounge0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Froom Street Stores0.6 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Stump Lane Stores0.2 km
  • Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.5 km
  • + 48 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.3 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.2 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bengal Street0.2 km
  • Bengal Street0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km