PR6 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Russell Square West, 0.8km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
For families considering a move, PR6 0AR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00126548 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSELL SQUARE WEST, PR6 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL SQUARE WEST, PR6 0AR.
352
39
£ 40,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PR6 0AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0AR. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR6 0AR is moderate at 56 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
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Michael's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Malt N Hops0.4 km
- No 3 Club0.4 km
- Prince Of Wales0.9 km
- The Potters Arms0.9 km
- The Railway Hotel0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.7 km
- Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.2 km
- All Seasons Leisure Centre0.5 km
- Bubble N Shake0.9 km
- Charlie's Chips0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Amigos0.6 km
- Katy's Kitchen0.3 km
- Railway Road Chippy0.3 km
- Wing Sing0.3 km
- Browns Chip Shop0.5 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- Fifi's Sweets0.7 km
- G.W & C.G Ball0.7 km
- Mo's News0.7 km
- Quality Save0.8 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Panache Lounge0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Booths0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.6 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.2 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Aniline Street0.3 km
- Bretherton Arms0.3 km
- Brown Street0.4 km
- St Peters Street0.4 km
- Bengal Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60AR · Data under Open Government Licence