Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

WESTWELL ROAD, PR6 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWELL ROAD, PR6 0DD.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR6 0DD spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £106k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PR6 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westwell Road, 0.7km 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. 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0DD 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 0DD. 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

£ 98,000

6 sales · Mean £ 101,083

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

PR6 0DD has low crime rates — 49 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour101
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft20
Shoplifting19

school Local Schools

A

Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.4 km
P

Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Malt N Hops0.5 km
  • No 3 Club0.5 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.7 km
  • Latch Bar0.7 km
  • Pearsons0.9 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.8 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Bubble N Shake1.0 km
  • Charlie's Chips0.7 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Amigos0.7 km
  • Katy's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Railway Road Chippy0.1 km
  • Wing Sing0.4 km
  • Browns Chip Shop0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.7 km
  • Fifi's Sweets0.7 km
  • G.W & C.G Ball0.7 km
  • Mo's News0.8 km
  • Quality Save0.8 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Panache Lounge0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Booths0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.7 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.1 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Beaconsfield Terrace0.3 km
  • Beaconsfield Terrace0.3 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Bretherton Arms0.4 km