PR6 0NB is a mixed residential area on St James Street, 0.5km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
The people who live in PR6 0NB are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0NB are sourced from Output Area E00126517 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES STREET, PR6 0NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES STREET, PR6 0NB.
256
38
£ 36,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0NB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PR6 0NB's 51% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0NB. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
5 sales · Mean £ 105,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR6 0NB 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Albany Academy
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Lamplighter1.0 km
- The White Bull0.9 km
- Bootleggers Bar0.9 km
- Sams Bar0.7 km
- The Derby Arms0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bay Leaf1.0 km
- Living Waters Church (Connect)0.9 km
- Jamun Tree0.8 km
- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.6 km
- Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- China Star0.1 km
- McKrisps0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Gourmet Takeaway Chorley0.7 km
- Magpie Catering0.9 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Eat My Logo Ltd0.4 km
- Tony's Off Licence0.6 km
- Central News1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Jewsons0.5 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Duke Of York0.7 km
- Panache Lounge1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Cowling Stores0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.7 km
- Buckshaw Parkway4.1 km
- Adlington (Lancashire)4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brookes Arms0.1 km
- Crosse Hall Lane0.2 km
- Worthy Street0.2 km
- Crosse Hall Lane0.2 km
- Sacred Heart RCPS0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60NB · Data under Open Government Licence