Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

BROCK ROAD, PR6 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROCK ROAD, PR6 0DB.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PR6 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PR6 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brock Road, 0.8km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR6 0DB represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00126539 (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 0DB. 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

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 101,872

16 sales · Mean £ 102,092

Semi-Detached

£ 118,000

2 sales · Mean £ 118,000

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

Crime around PR6 0DB is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour119
Violence and sexual offences118
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order25
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.4 km
P

Highfield Community Primary School

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

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils0.8 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Malt N Hops0.4 km
  • No 3 Club0.4 km
  • The Potters Arms1.0 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.7 km
  • Latch Bar0.7 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.7 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Bubble N Shake0.9 km
  • Charlie's Chips0.7 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Amigos0.7 km
  • Katy's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Railway Road Chippy0.1 km
  • Wing Sing0.4 km
  • Browns Chip Shop0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.6 km
  • Fifi's Sweets0.7 km
  • G.W & C.G Ball0.7 km
  • Mo's News0.7 km
  • Quality Save0.8 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Panache Lounge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Booths0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.6 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.1 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bengal Street0.3 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Beaconsfield Terrace0.3 km
  • Bengal Street0.3 km