PR6 0BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00126539 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR6 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 0BL.
304
44
£ 40,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR6 0BL — age 44, 75% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0BL. The average age is 44.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR6 0BL is above average at 136 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
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley Astley Park School
St Michael's Church of England High School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Malt N Hops0.3 km
- No 3 Club0.3 km
- The Potters Arms0.9 km
- The Railway Hotel0.6 km
- Latch Bar0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.6 km
- Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.5 km
- All Seasons Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Bees Kitchen & Deli0.8 km
- Bubble N Shake0.7 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Amigos0.6 km
- Katy's Kitchen0.5 km
- Railway Road Chippy0.2 km
- Wing Sing0.6 km
- Browns Chip Shop0.3 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- B & M Bargains0.4 km
- Fifi's Sweets0.5 km
- G.W & C.G Ball0.5 km
- Mo's News0.5 km
- Quality Save0.6 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Panache Lounge0.7 km
- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.9 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Booths0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.0 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bengal Street0.1 km
- Bengal Street0.1 km
- Millfield Road0.3 km
- Millfield Road0.3 km
- Booths0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60BL · Data under Open Government Licence