Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

EAST WAY, PR6 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST WAY, PR6 0BJ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, PR6 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PR6 0BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on East Way, 0.9km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00126530 (shared with 5 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 0BJ. The average age is 33.2. 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 Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around PR6 0BJ is above average at 130 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 offences251
Anti-social behaviour186
Shoplifting72
Public order53
Criminal damage and arson46

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 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Duke Street Primary School

Good330 pupils0.8 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils0.8 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.9 km
  • Lamplighter0.6 km
  • The Imperial0.3 km
  • The White Bull0.6 km
  • Malt N Hops0.1 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Tuck Inn0.9 km
  • Bay Leaf0.5 km
  • Golden Plaice0.5 km
  • Tapas Esteban0.5 km
  • The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

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

3 nearby
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B1.0 km
  • Duke Of York0.8 km
  • Panache Lounge0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Roras Desserts1.0 km
  • Tony's Off Licence0.9 km
  • Froom Street Stores0.5 km
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 50 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.2 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.4 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.8 km

Bus Stops

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