PR6 8QY is a sought-after residential area on Brinscall Terrace, 0.3km from Brinscall in Brinscall. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 8QY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k. 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 8QY are sourced from Output Area E00126788 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRINSCALL TERRACE, PR6 8QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRINSCALL TERRACE, PR6 8QY.
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£ 47,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 8QY 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.
Area Character
PR6 8QY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £217k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 8QY. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 217,500
1 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR6 8QY has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Saint Josephs Social Club0.1 km
- The Cricketers Arms0.4 km
- The Oak Tree Inn0.3 km
- Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Brinscall Public Baths0.4 km
- The Cottage Tea Room0.2 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- I & J Meats0.1 km
- The Village Store (Londis)0.3 km
- Withnell Pharmacy0.8 km
- Brinscall Post Office0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Murphy's Fish & Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pleasington5.0 km
- Chorley5.7 km
- Cherry Tree5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Woodland View0.1 km
- School Lane0.1 km
- Hartington Road0.3 km
- Hartington Road0.3 km
- War Memorial0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR68QY · Data under Open Government Licence