Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

THE DRIVE, PR6 8ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, PR6 8ED.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /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 8ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR6 8ED combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£567k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PR6 8ED is a safe, established residential area on The Drive, 0.8km from Withnell Fold in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 8ED offers 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. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8ED are sourced from Output Area E00126499 (shared with 24 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 8ED. The average age is 47.0. 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 Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 567,500

1 sales · Mean £ 567,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

PR6 8ED has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Withnell Fold Primary School

Good84 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Outstanding99 pupils1.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bannons Restaurant And Bar1.0 km
  • The View Bar And Bistro1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pleasington3.6 km
  • Cherry Tree4.9 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ollerton Hall0.3 km
  • Ollerton Hall0.3 km
  • Bury Lane0.3 km
  • Bury Lane End0.5 km