Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

WHIMBERRY CLOSE, PR6 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIMBERRY CLOSE, PR6 0BZ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PR6 0BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 88% 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.

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

PR6 0BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whimberry Close, 0.9km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR6 0BZ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00126515 (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 0BZ. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 266,000

2 sales · Mean £ 266,000

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

PR6 0BZ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Malt N Hops0.7 km
  • No 3 Club0.7 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.8 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.8 km
  • The Ale Station1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.9 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Inspire Cafe1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Cowling Stores0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • 3BZ0.8 km
  • Amigos0.8 km
  • Katy's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Railway Road Chippy0.7 km
  • Wing Sing0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • B & M Bargains1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Greenwoods General Store0.5 km
  • Maja Polish Shop0.8 km
  • Newsagent Kiosk0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.9 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.7 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Aniline Street0.2 km
  • Brown Street0.3 km
  • Bretherton Arms0.3 km
  • St Peters Street0.4 km
  • Eaves Lane0.4 km