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.
LARCH AVENUE, PR6 0JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCH AVENUE, PR6 0JL.
342
40
£ 40,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 0JL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley Astley Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PR60JL · Data under Open Government Licence