Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

LABURNUM ROAD, PR6 7BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM ROAD, PR6 7BG.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PR6 7BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £233k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PR6 7BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laburnum Road, 0.2km from Hartwood in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00126553 (shared with 9 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 7BG. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 198,350

4 sales · Mean £ 180,425

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

PR6 7BG has low crime rates — 33 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order7
Other theft6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1134 pupils0.8 km
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils1.1 km
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Buckshaw Primary School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding82 pupils1.4 km
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Chorley Astley Park School

Outstanding170 pupils1.5 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good254 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Boatel Cruises0.9 km
  • OCS Group UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Dine Contract Catering At Missionary Training Centre0.3 km
  • Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Oriental1.0 km
  • The Butty Box0.9 km
  • Fry Days Fish Bar1.0 km
  • J-SEAS0.7 km
  • Lee's Takeaway0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Chorley #3 Good Food Club0.8 km
  • H N Food & Wine Ltd0.7 km
  • Go Local1.0 km
  • Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.9 km
  • Wonderlust Services Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Masons Arms0.9 km
  • Saint Josephs Parish Centre0.8 km
  • The Lock And Quay0.9 km
  • Hartwood Hall0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley1.7 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway2.3 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartwood Hotel0.2 km
  • Hospital Stop 20.2 km
  • Hospital Stop 10.3 km
  • Hartwood Green0.3 km
  • Preston Road0.4 km