PR6 7AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Preston Road, 0.5km from Hartwood in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.
For serious buyers, PR6 7AZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00126550 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON ROAD, PR6 7AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, PR6 7AZ.
271
54
£ 40,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 7AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PR6 7AZ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £486k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £486k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 7AZ. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 289,250
4 sales · Mean £ 290,125
Detached
£ 775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR6 7AZ has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Buckshaw Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Jubilee Service Station0.9 km
- Wonderlust Services Ltd0.8 km
- All You Knead (Whittle) Limited0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre0.1 km
- RVS Cafe0.5 km
- Strawberry Fields Cafe0.6 km
- OCS Group UK Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hartwood Hall0.4 km
- Sea View Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley2.0 km
- Buckshaw Parkway2.2 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hartwood Green0.1 km
- Hartwood Green Farm0.1 km
- Hartwood Hotel0.2 km
- Hospital Stop 20.4 km
- Hospital Stop 40.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PR67AZ · Data under Open Government Licence