Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PORTSMOUTH DRIVE, PR6 0TG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH DRIVE, PR6 0TG.

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

271

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 0TG 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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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 41, PR6 0TG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £148k 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 0TG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portsmouth Drive, 0.9km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 0TG is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 0TG are sourced from Output Area E00126528 (shared with 7 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 0TG. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 121,500

2 sales · Mean £ 121,500

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

PR6 0TG has low crime rates — 47 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour76
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.1 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Albany Academy

Good720 pupils1.1 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Cowling Stores0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Booths1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Imperial0.9 km
  • Malt N Hops0.7 km
  • No 3 Club0.7 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.4 km
  • The Potters Arms0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • China Star0.5 km
  • McKrisps0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • 3BZ0.5 km
  • Amigos0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.6 km
  • Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Calico Lounge0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Froom Street Stores0.4 km
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Stump Lane Stores0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley0.7 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.9 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.3 km

Bus Stops

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