Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 7XR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 7XR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 7XR 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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1/10
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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 7XR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

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

For serious buyers, PR6 7XR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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. 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 7XR 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 7XR. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

PR6 7XR 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 behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils1.5 km
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Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

Good626 pupils1.5 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils1.5 km
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Buckshaw Primary School

Good235 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre0.6 km
  • Strawberry Fields Cafe0.8 km
  • OCS Group UK Ltd0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • All You Knead (Whittle) Limited0.2 km
  • Jubilee Service Station0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckshaw Parkway1.9 km
  • Chorley2.5 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sea View0.1 km
  • Sea View0.1 km
  • Foxglove Drive0.1 km
  • Moss Lane0.3 km
  • Hartwood Green Farm0.5 km