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.
WHIMBERRY CLOSE, PR6 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIMBERRY CLOSE, PR6 0BZ.
284
52
£ 36,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Duke Street Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PR60BZ · Data under Open Government Licence