Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

WRIGHT STREET, PR6 0SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WRIGHT STREET, PR6 0SJ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 0SJ 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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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PR6 0SJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.

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

PR6 0SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wright Street, 1.0km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0SJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0SJ are sourced from Output Area E00126529 (shared with 4 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 0SJ. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 81,000

16 sales · Mean £ 86,156

Semi-Detached

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

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

Crime around PR6 0SJ is moderate at 64 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour119
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order22
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.2 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.2 km
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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 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils0.8 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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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.9 km
  • Lamplighter0.8 km
  • The Imperial0.6 km
  • The White Bull0.8 km
  • Malt N Hops0.4 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Tuck Inn0.9 km
  • Bay Leaf0.8 km
  • Golden Plaice0.7 km
  • Tapas Esteban0.7 km
  • The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Cowling Stores0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • J-SEAS0.9 km
  • Lee's Takeaway0.9 km
  • China Star0.6 km
  • McKrisps0.3 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Tony's Off Licence0.9 km
  • Froom Street Stores0.4 km
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Stump Lane Stores0.4 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Panache Lounge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.4 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.6 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Eaves Lane0.1 km
  • Seymour Street0.2 km
  • Lyons Lane0.2 km
  • Brown Street0.2 km
  • Aniline Street0.3 km