Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 6PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 6PU.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

48

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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 6PU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PR6 6PU has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PR6 6PU 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.

This 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

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 6PU are sourced from Output Area E00126519 (shared with 441 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 6PU. 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

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near PR6 6PU 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.

Violence and sexual offences285
Anti-social behaviour202
Shoplifting73
Public order60
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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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 pupils0.6 km
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Duke Street Primary School

Good330 pupils0.7 km
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Duke Street Nursery School

Outstanding134 pupils0.7 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.9 km
  • Duke Of York0.7 km
  • Panache Lounge0.5 km
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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