Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

TOWNLEY STREET, PR6 0BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNLEY STREET, PR6 0BR.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PR6 0BR has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PR6 0BR is an up-and-coming urban area on Townley Street, 0.7km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0BR is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00126519 (shared with 441 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 0BR. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around PR6 0BR is above average at 117 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 offences236
Anti-social behaviour186
Shoplifting83
Criminal damage and arson63
Public order62

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils0.5 km
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Duke Street Primary School

Good330 pupils0.5 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.6 km
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Albany Academy

Good720 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley

Outstanding297 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B1.0 km
  • Duke Of York0.4 km
  • Panache Lounge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Lamplighter0.5 km
  • The Imperial0.6 km
  • The White Bull0.4 km
  • Bootleggers Bar0.4 km
  • Sams Bar0.2 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bay Leaf0.5 km
  • Golden Plaice0.6 km
  • Tapas Esteban0.5 km
  • The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.6 km
  • Caffe Latte0.6 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • China Star0.6 km
  • McKrisps0.2 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Golden Star0.6 km
  • Gourmet Takeaway Chorley0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Eat My Logo Ltd0.7 km
  • One Stop Shop (Londis)0.8 km
  • Roras Desserts0.8 km
  • Tony's Off Licence0.6 km
  • VDM News Ltd1.0 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Cowling Stores0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Booths0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.3 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.6 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Eldon Street0.1 km
  • Eldon Street0.1 km
  • Goring Street0.3 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km
  • Sacred Heart RCPS0.3 km