PR6 7RQ is a sought-after residential area on Whittle Park, 0.8km from Hill Top in Bamber Bridge. Administratively it sits within Buckshaw & Whittle ward and the Chorley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 139.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7RQ are sourced from Output Area E00126629 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITTLE PARK, PR6 7RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTLE PARK, PR6 7RQ.
451
37
£ 53,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR6 7RQ — age 37, 81% ownership, 14% 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 139.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 7RQ. The average age is 36.7. 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 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
Detached
£ 297,500
6 sales · Mean £ 304,583
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
6 sales · Mean £ 166,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR6 7RQ has low crime rates — 14 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
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Westwood Primary School
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Golden House0.9 km
- El Tano Empanadas0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brindle Distillery0.9 km
- The Lord Nelson0.7 km
- Tutto0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Whittle Vintage Tearooms1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Dog Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge Preston Chorley0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- MFG Clayton Green0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland3.3 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.3 km
- Bamber Bridge3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cloverfields0.1 km
- Swansey Garage0.2 km
- Swansey Garage0.2 km
- Fiddlers Lane0.2 km
- Huntsfield0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR67RQ · Data under Open Government Licence