Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

FOXGLOVE DRIVE, PR6 7SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXGLOVE DRIVE, PR6 7SG.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 7SG 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PR6 7SG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £259k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.

home £259,495 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 7SG is a sought-after residential area on Foxglove Drive, 0.6km from Lucas Green in Whittle-le-Woods. Administratively it sits within Buckshaw & Whittle ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 7SG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 66.7% year-on-year. 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 7SG are sourced from Output Area E00126639 (shared with 7 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 7SG. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 244,000

18 sales · Mean £ 262,444

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

1 sales · Mean £ 182,000

Terraced

£ 144,995

5 sales · Mean £ 149,089

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

PR6 7SG has low crime rates — 6 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 behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

Good626 pupils1.4 km
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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils1.4 km
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Buckshaw Primary School

Good235 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre0.8 km
  • Strawberry Fields Cafe0.8 km
  • Shaw Hill Golf Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • All You Knead (Whittle) Limited0.2 km
  • Jubilee Service Station0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hartwood Hall0.4 km
  • Sea View Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckshaw Parkway1.8 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane2.5 km
  • Chorley2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Foxglove Drive0.2 km
  • Moss Lane0.2 km
  • Sea View0.2 km
  • Sea View0.3 km
  • Revolution Park0.4 km