PR6 6DP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
The people who live in PR6 6DP are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are high (159 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00126519 (shared with 441 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR6 6DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 6DP.
240
48
£ 36,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 6DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in PR6 6DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 6DP. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR6 6DP are high at 159 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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Duke Street Primary School
Duke Street Nursery School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley Astley Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.9 km
- Lamplighter0.5 km
- The Imperial0.3 km
- The White Bull0.5 km
- Malt N Hops0.1 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Tuck Inn0.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.5 km
- Golden Plaice0.4 km
- Tapas Esteban0.4 km
- The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Cowling Stores0.8 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- J-SEAS0.9 km
- Lee's Takeaway0.9 km
- China Star0.8 km
- McKrisps0.1 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.9 km
- Duke Of York0.7 km
- Panache Lounge0.5 km
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Roras Desserts0.9 km
- Tony's Off Licence0.9 km
- Froom Street Stores0.6 km
- Go Local1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 50 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.1 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.4 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chorley Rail Station0.1 km
- Chorley Rail Station0.1 km
- Chorley Rail Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PR66DP · Data under Open Government Licence