Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

WHINFIELD AVENUE, PR6 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINFIELD AVENUE, PR6 0DQ.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour124
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order31
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Panache Lounge0.8 km
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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