Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

BROWN STREET, PR6 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWN STREET, PR6 0BE.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR6 0BE — age 41, 45% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £131k.

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

PR6 0BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Brown Street, 1.0km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0BE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00126526 (shared with 10 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 0BE. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 131,500

4 sales · Mean £ 131,498

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

Crime around PR6 0BE is above average at 129 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 offences259
Anti-social behaviour195
Shoplifting72
Public order54
Criminal damage and arson47

school Local Schools

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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.3 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.8 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils0.8 km
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Duke Street Primary School

Good330 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.8 km
  • Lamplighter0.5 km
  • The Imperial0.3 km
  • The White Bull0.6 km
  • Malt N Hops0.1 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Tuck Inn0.8 km
  • Bay Leaf0.5 km
  • Golden Plaice0.4 km
  • Tapas Esteban0.5 km
  • The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Cowling Stores0.9 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • J-SEAS0.8 km
  • Lee's Takeaway0.8 km
  • China Star0.9 km
  • McKrisps0.2 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 44 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.9 km
  • Duke Of York0.8 km
  • Panache Lounge0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Tony's Off Licence1.0 km
  • Froom Street Stores0.5 km
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Stump Lane Stores0.2 km
  • + 48 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.2 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.3 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Chorley Rail Station0.2 km
  • Chorley Rail Station0.2 km
  • Chorley Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km