Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 8JD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

386

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /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 8JD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

PR6 8JD 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 8JD is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Withnell Fold in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR6 8JD is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 1 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 8JD are sourced from Output Area E00126790 (shared with 13 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 8JD. The average age is 48.4. 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 Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PR6 8JD has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Withnell Fold Primary School

Good84 pupils0.6 km
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Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Brinscall Baker @ Four One Two0.6 km
  • Wheelton Village Stores And Kitchen0.6 km
  • Highfield Golf Club0.5 km
  • Spout House Farm Tea Room0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.8 km
  • Withnell Fold Sports Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pleasington4.5 km
  • Cherry Tree5.8 km
  • Chorley5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Road End0.3 km
  • Road End0.4 km
  • Highfield Farm0.5 km
  • Highfield Farm0.5 km