PR6 0BS is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
The people who live in PR6 0BS are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00126523 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR6 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 0BS.
278
38
£ 36,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0BS 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR6 0BS spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0BS. The average age is 37.5. 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: 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)
PR6 0BS has low crime rates — 36 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
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Highfield Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Michael's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Malt N Hops0.6 km
- No 3 Club0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales1.0 km
- The Railway Hotel0.7 km
- Latch Bar0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.8 km
- Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.1 km
- All Seasons Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Charlie's Chips0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Amigos0.7 km
- Katy's Kitchen0.2 km
- Railway Road Chippy0.4 km
- Wing Sing0.1 km
- Browns Chip Shop0.7 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- B & M Bargains0.8 km
- Fifi's Sweets0.9 km
- G.W & C.G Ball0.9 km
- Mo's News1.0 km
- P Whittaker0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Booths0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.8 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.4 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bretherton Arms0.1 km
- St Peters Street0.2 km
- Aniline Street0.2 km
- St Peters0.3 km
- St Peters0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60BS · Data under Open Government Licence