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.
FROOM STREET, PR6 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FROOM STREET, PR6 0AN.
274
42
£ 36,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Duke Street Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PR60AN · Data under Open Government Licence