PR6 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brown Street, 1.1km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £136k, 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00126527 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROWN STREET, PR6 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWN STREET, PR6 0BB.
255
40
£ 36,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 40, PR6 0BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0BB. The average age is 40.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 117,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR6 0BB is moderate at 55 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 Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Duke Street Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.8 km
- Lamplighter0.8 km
- The Imperial0.6 km
- The White Bull0.9 km
- Malt N Hops0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Tuck Inn0.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.8 km
- Golden Plaice0.8 km
- Tapas Esteban0.8 km
- The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Cowling Stores0.7 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- J-SEAS0.9 km
- Lee's Takeaway0.9 km
- China Star0.7 km
- McKrisps0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Duke Of York1.0 km
- Panache Lounge0.8 km
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Froom Street Stores0.3 km
- Go Local0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Stump Lane Stores0.4 km
- Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.8 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.6 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brown Street0.1 km
- Eaves Lane0.1 km
- Aniline Street0.2 km
- Seymour Street0.2 km
- Lyons Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60BB · Data under Open Government Licence