Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

RIDGE ROAD, PR6 0QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE ROAD, PR6 0QN.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /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 0QN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 42, PR6 0QN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £128k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PR6 0QN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ridge Road, 0.6km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0QN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0QN are sourced from Output Area E00181946 (shared with 89 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 0QN. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 124,500

10 sales · Mean £ 117,400

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

4 sales · Mean £ 118,125

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

PR6 0QN has low crime rates — 49 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour81
Criminal damage and arson26
Possession of weapons10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.7 km
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Albany Academy

Good720 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley

Outstanding297 pupils1.0 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils1.0 km
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Duke Street Primary School

Good330 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • China Star0.2 km
  • McKrisps0.7 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Gourmet Takeaway Chorley0.9 km
  • China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips)0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Eat My Logo Ltd0.5 km
  • Tony's Off Licence0.8 km
  • J McRobbs High Class Family Butchers And Delicatessen LTD1.0 km
  • Jewsons0.6 km
  • Massa's Ice Cream Parlour1.0 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Sams Bar0.9 km
  • The Derby Arms0.7 km
  • East Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Malt N Hops0.9 km
  • No 3 Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Jamun Tree0.9 km
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.7 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Inspire Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cowling Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.8 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway4.1 km
  • Adlington (Lancashire)4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Crosse Hall Lane0.2 km
  • Brookes Arms0.2 km
  • Crosse Hall Lane0.2 km
  • Crosse Hall Street0.3 km
  • Lyons Lane0.3 km