Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 8DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 8DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

236

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, PR6 8DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PR6 8DY is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Roddlesworth in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 8DY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.



Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8DY are sourced from Output Area E00126782 (shared with 8 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 8DY. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen4.2 km
  • Pleasington5.5 km
  • Cherry Tree5.6 km