Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

SHERWOOD PLACE, PR6 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD PLACE, PR6 0BW.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR6 0BW — age 41, 45% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £110k.

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

PR6 0BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Sherwood Place, 1.0km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00126526 (shared with 10 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 0BW. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

Crime around PR6 0BW is above average at 134 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 offences259
Anti-social behaviour203
Shoplifting83
Public order57
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.8 km
  • Lamplighter0.6 km
  • The Imperial0.3 km
  • The White Bull0.6 km
  • Malt N Hops0.1 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Tuck Inn0.7 km
  • Bay Leaf0.6 km
  • Golden Plaice0.4 km
  • Tapas Esteban0.5 km
  • The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Cowling Stores0.9 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • J-SEAS0.7 km
  • Lee's Takeaway0.7 km
  • China Star0.9 km
  • McKrisps0.3 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.9 km
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Panache Lounge0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Froom Street Stores0.5 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Stump Lane Stores0.2 km
  • Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.6 km
  • + 47 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.3 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.3 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Chorley Rail Station0.3 km
  • Chorley Rail Station0.3 km
  • Chorley Rail Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km