Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 0BS.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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)

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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft14
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
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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