Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

TOWN LANE, PR6 7DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN LANE, PR6 7DH.

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Population

566

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 7DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR6 7DH combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£191k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PR6 7DH is a sought-after residential area on Town Lane, 0.5km from Lucas Green in Whittle-le-Woods. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 7DH offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00181992 (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 7DH. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 191,500

1 sales · Mean £ 191,500

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

PR6 7DH has low crime rates — 8 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good143 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Malt House Farm0.9 km
  • Sea View Inn0.9 km
  • The Roebuck Inn0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • David Lloyd0.9 km
  • Elliot's Bistro0.8 km
  • Shaw Hill Golf Club0.7 km
  • Whittle Vintage Tearooms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden House0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jubilee Service Station0.8 km
  • Whittle Pharmacy0.8 km
  • All You Knead (Whittle) Limited0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Lodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckshaw Parkway2.6 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.4 km
  • Chorley3.5 km