PR6 0FG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0FG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0FG are sourced from Output Area E00126534 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR6 0FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 0FG.
276
39
£ 36,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0FG 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.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, PR6 0FG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 0FG. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around PR6 0FG is moderate at 60 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
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Albany Academy
Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Lamplighter1.0 km
- The Imperial0.9 km
- The White Bull1.0 km
- Bootleggers Bar0.9 km
- Sams Bar0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bay Leaf1.0 km
- Caffe Latte1.0 km
- Clementine1.0 km
- Living Waters Church (Connect)0.9 km
- Rhode Island Coffee1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- China Star0.2 km
- McKrisps0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Gourmet Takeaway Chorley0.8 km
- Magpie Catering1.0 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Eat My Logo Ltd0.6 km
- Tony's Off Licence0.8 km
- Central News1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- J McRobbs High Class Family Butchers And Delicatessen LTD0.9 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Duke Of York0.8 km
- Panache Lounge1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Cowling Stores0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Booths1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.7 km
- Buckshaw Parkway4.0 km
- Adlington (Lancashire)4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crosse Hall Lane0.1 km
- Crosse Hall Lane0.1 km
- Brookes Arms0.1 km
- Lyons Lane0.2 km
- Seymour Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR60FG · Data under Open Government Licence