PR6 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0AP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00126534 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR6 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 0AP.
276
39
£ 36,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PR6 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0AP. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
PR6 0AP has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Albany Academy
Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Lamplighter1.0 km
- The Imperial0.9 km
- The White Bull1.0 km
- Bootleggers Bar0.9 km
- Sams Bar0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bay Leaf1.0 km
- Tapas Esteban1.0 km
- Caffe Latte0.9 km
- Clementine0.9 km
- Living Waters Church (Connect)0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- China Star0.3 km
- McKrisps0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Gourmet Takeaway Chorley0.9 km
- Magpie Catering1.0 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Eat My Logo Ltd0.7 km
- Tony's Off Licence0.9 km
- Central News1.0 km
- Grandad Jim's1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Duke Of York0.9 km
- Panache Lounge1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Cowling Stores0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Booths0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.7 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.9 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crosse Hall Lane0.1 km
- Lyons Lane0.1 km
- Crosse Hall Lane0.1 km
- Seymour Street0.2 km
- Brookes Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60AP · Data under Open Government Licence