Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

CHORLEY OLD ROAD, PR6 7NA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHORLEY OLD ROAD, PR6 7NA.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 7NA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR6 7NA — age 44, 89% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.5% year-on-year.

home £213,750 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 7NA is a sought-after residential area on Chorley Old Road, 0.4km from Hill Top in Whittle-le-Woods. Administratively it sits within Buckshaw & Whittle ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR6 7NA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 20.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7NA are sourced from Output Area E00126640 (shared with 13 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 7NA. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

7 sales · Mean £ 218,213

Terraced

£ 153,500

10 sales · Mean £ 155,600

Detached

£ 335,000

2 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

PR6 7NA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour33
Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

Good247 pupils1.1 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km
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Westwood Primary School

Good186 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Elliot's Bistro0.7 km
  • Whittle Vintage Tearooms0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden House0.5 km
  • El Tano Empanadas0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Dog Inn0.9 km
  • Travelodge Preston Chorley0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Whittle Pharmacy0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Roebuck Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckshaw Parkway3.1 km
  • Leyland3.6 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Hill Top Lane0.2 km
  • Hill Top Lane0.2 km
  • Dog Inn0.3 km