PR6 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whinfield Avenue, 0.9km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
For families considering a move, PR6 0DQ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00126539 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHINFIELD AVENUE, PR6 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINFIELD AVENUE, PR6 0DQ.
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 0DQ — age 44, 75% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0DQ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
2 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Terraced
£ 113,000
2 sales · Mean £ 113,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR6 0DQ is moderate at 64 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
Highfield Community Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Michael's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Malt N Hops0.3 km
- No 3 Club0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales0.9 km
- The Potters Arms0.9 km
- The Railway Hotel0.5 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.6 km
- Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.3 km
- All Seasons Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Bees Kitchen & Deli0.9 km
- Bubble N Shake0.9 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Amigos0.5 km
- Katy's Kitchen0.3 km
- Railway Road Chippy0.2 km
- Wing Sing0.4 km
- Browns Chip Shop0.5 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- Fifi's Sweets0.6 km
- G.W & C.G Ball0.6 km
- Mo's News0.7 km
- Quality Save0.7 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Panache Lounge0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Booths0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.5 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.2 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Aniline Street0.3 km
- Bengal Street0.4 km
- Bengal Street0.4 km
- Bretherton Arms0.4 km
- Brown Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60DQ · Data under Open Government Licence