Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

FROOM STREET, PR6 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FROOM STREET, PR6 0AN.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PR6 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PR6 0AN is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 26.0% year-on-year.

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

PR6 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Froom Street, 1.0km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR6 0AN represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00126524 (shared with 2 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 0AN. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 170,000

5 sales · Mean £ 203,600

Terraced

£ 98,000

13 sales · Mean £ 110,234

Semi-Detached

£ 162,500

4 sales · Mean £ 161,015

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR6 0AN has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order13
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Malt N Hops0.7 km
  • No 3 Club0.7 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.7 km
  • The Potters Arms0.9 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.8 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Inspire Cafe0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Cowling Stores0.8 km
  • Booths1.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • 3BZ0.8 km
  • Amigos0.7 km
  • Katy's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Railway Road Chippy0.7 km
  • Wing Sing0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.9 km
  • G.W & C.G Ball1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Chocobella0.9 km
  • Chorley Health Foods0.9 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.8 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.7 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Aniline Street0.2 km
  • Brown Street0.2 km
  • Eaves Lane0.3 km
  • Seymour Street0.3 km
  • Bretherton Arms0.3 km