Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

LARCH AVENUE, PR6 0JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCH AVENUE, PR6 0JL.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 0JL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PR6 0JL's 66% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

PR6 0JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Larch Avenue, 0.2km from Botany in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0JL are sourced from Output Area E00126536 (shared with 6 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 0JL. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 163,000

5 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Terraced

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

Crime around PR6 0JL is moderate at 55 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.9 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.9 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils1.2 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.4 km
  • The Lock And Quay0.3 km
  • The Derby Arms0.9 km
  • East Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Masons Arms0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Tuck Inn0.5 km
  • Boatel Cruises0.2 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • J-SEAS0.5 km
  • Lee's Takeaway0.5 km
  • Fry Days Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Gwok Hing0.9 km
  • Shathi0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Chorley #3 Good Food Club0.4 km
  • H N Food & Wine Ltd0.8 km
  • Halls Bakery Ltd0.4 km
  • J McRobbs High Class Family Butchers And Delicatessen LTD0.6 km
  • Froom Street Stores0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley1.3 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.2 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Motorway Bridge0.2 km
  • Morris Road0.2 km
  • St Peters0.3 km
  • St Peters0.3 km
  • The Lock and Quay0.3 km