Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 7DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 7DX.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 7DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR6 7DX — age 35, 44% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PR6 7DX is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Shaw Hill in Euxton. Administratively it sits within Buckshaw & Whittle ward and the Chorley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PR6 7DX offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7DX are sourced from Output Area E00170502 (shared with 8 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 7DX. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

PR6 7DX has low crime rates — 4 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

Good626 pupils1.3 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Lancaster Lane Community Primary School

Good208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Elliot's Bistro0.6 km
  • Shaw Hill Golf Club0.8 km
  • Whittle Vintage Tearooms0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden House0.8 km
  • El Tano Empanadas0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Roebuck Inn0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Whittle Pharmacy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckshaw Parkway2.0 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane2.7 km
  • Leyland2.8 km