Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

BROWN STREET, PR6 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWN STREET, PR6 0BB.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences133
Anti-social behaviour99
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order18
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.1 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.1 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Duke Of York1.0 km
  • Panache Lounge0.8 km
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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