PR6 0SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Temperance Street, 0.9km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0SS is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0SS are sourced from Output Area E00126529 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEMPERANCE STREET, PR6 0SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEMPERANCE STREET, PR6 0SS.
293
31
£ 36,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0SS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR6 0SS — age 31, 38% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0SS. The average age is 30.9. 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
£ 82,000
15 sales · Mean £ 83,533
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR6 0SS is moderate at 59 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
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Saint Josephs Parish Centre1.0 km
- Lamplighter0.8 km
- The Imperial0.7 km
- The White Bull0.9 km
- Malt N Hops0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Cowling Stores0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- J-SEAS1.0 km
- Lee's Takeaway1.0 km
- China Star0.6 km
- McKrisps0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bay Leaf0.8 km
- Golden Plaice0.8 km
- Tapas Esteban0.8 km
- The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.9 km
- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.4 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Tony's Off Licence0.9 km
- Froom Street Stores0.4 km
- Go Local0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Stump Lane Stores0.5 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Duke Of York0.9 km
- Panache Lounge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.7 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Eaves Lane0.1 km
- Seymour Street0.1 km
- Lyons Lane0.1 km
- Brown Street0.2 km
- Crosse Hall Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60SS · Data under Open Government Licence