Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

TOPAZ WAY, PR6 0LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOPAZ WAY, PR6 0LQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

475

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR6 0LQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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

PR6 0LQ is a safe, established residential area on Topaz Way, 0.1km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR6 0LQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0LQ are sourced from Output Area E00126520 (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 0LQ. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,000

15 sales · Mean £ 262,466

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

PR6 0LQ has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson13
Other crime5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Albany Academy

Good720 pupils0.3 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley

Outstanding297 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils0.9 km
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Duke Street Primary School

Good330 pupils0.9 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils1.2 km
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Mayfield School

Good126 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Potters Arms0.7 km
  • The Railway Hotel1.0 km
  • The Spinners At Cowling0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.9 km
  • Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-Store Cafe)1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Jamun Tree0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Cowling Stores0.5 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Asda1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • 3BZ0.5 km
  • Amigos1.0 km
  • Queen Vic Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • China Star0.5 km
  • McKrisps1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Tony's Off Licence0.5 km
  • Eat My Logo Ltd0.2 km
  • Jewsons0.8 km
  • Premier Eaves Lane0.9 km
  • Wickes1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley1.1 km
  • Adlington (Lancashire)3.6 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Yarrow Gate0.3 km
  • Albany School0.3 km
  • Yarrow Gate0.3 km
  • Crosse Hall Street0.4 km
  • Yarrow Bridge0.5 km