The PR6 8HX postcode is in Chorley, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR6 |
| Ward | Chorley North East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Brindle & Withnell |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Chorley |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Preston |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Chorley |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 28103 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Prospering countryside life / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Wheelton Village Stores And Kitchen, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 412 Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, Chorley, PR6 8HX
The Brinscall Baker @ Four One Two, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Wheelton Village Stores And Kitchen, 412 Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, PR6 8HX
The nearest places is Higher Wheelton(0.09 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Blackburn Road(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Pleasington(3.09 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(26.67 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withnell Fold Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR6 8BA (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR6 8PT (0.88 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of PR68HX is 246 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1006), Between 45 to 54 (984), and Between 65 to 74 (858).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 236 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 86 adults have Level 4, while 28 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (385), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (176).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (173), followed by No religion (58).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38), and Intermediate occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (426), and 329 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1319) and European Union EU-14 (11).