Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

RUSSELL SQUARE, PR6 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL SQUARE, PR6 0AS.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PR6 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

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

PR6 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Russell Square, 0.8km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00126548 (shared with 8 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 0AS. 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

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 184,000

11 sales · Mean £ 197,318

Terraced

£ 184,250

6 sales · Mean £ 176,166

Detached

£ 313,000

1 sales · Mean £ 313,000

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

PR6 0AS has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order18
Other theft15

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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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

31 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
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.7 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Bubble N Shake1.0 km
  • Charlie's Chips0.8 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Amigos0.6 km
  • Katy's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Railway Road Chippy0.3 km
  • Wing Sing0.3 km
  • Browns Chip Shop0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.7 km
  • Fifi's Sweets0.8 km
  • G.W & C.G Ball0.7 km
  • Mo's News0.8 km
  • Quality Save0.9 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Panache Lounge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Booths0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.6 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.3 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Aniline Street0.2 km
  • Bretherton Arms0.3 km
  • St Peters Street0.3 km
  • Brown Street0.4 km
  • St Josephs Parish Centre0.4 km