Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

WARD STREET, PR6 0SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARD STREET, PR6 0SF.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 0SF 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR6 0SF — age 35, 42% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PR6 0SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ward Street, 0.8km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0SF is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0SF are sourced from Output Area E00126531 (shared with 10 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 0SF. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian26.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,000

2 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

Crime around PR6 0SF is moderate at 61 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour122
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order22
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.2 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.4 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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Albany Academy

Good720 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Lamplighter0.8 km
  • The Imperial0.7 km
  • The White Bull0.8 km
  • Bootleggers Bar0.8 km
  • Sams Bar0.5 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Bay Leaf0.8 km
  • Golden Plaice0.8 km
  • Tapas Esteban0.8 km
  • The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.9 km
  • Caffe Latte0.7 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • China Star0.5 km
  • McKrisps0.3 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Golden Star1.0 km
  • Gourmet Takeaway Chorley0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Eat My Logo Ltd0.7 km
  • Tony's Off Licence0.8 km
  • Bowen Pies0.8 km
  • Central News0.8 km
  • Grandad Jim's0.8 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.8 km
  • Panache Lounge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Cowling Stores0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Booths0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.5 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.7 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lyons Lane0.1 km
  • Seymour Street0.2 km
  • Crosse Hall Lane0.2 km
  • Eaves Lane0.2 km
  • Crosse Hall Lane0.2 km