Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PRESTON ROAD, PR6 7JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, PR6 7JD.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /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 7JD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR6 7JD combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£282k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 64.8% year-on-year.

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

PR6 7JD is a sought-after residential area on Preston Road, 0.4km from Clayton Green in Bamber Bridge. Administratively it sits within Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 7JD offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, down 64.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7JD are sourced from Output Area E00126623 (shared with 7 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 7JD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 328,666

Terraced

£ 246,000

2 sales · Mean £ 246,000

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

PR6 7JD has low crime rates — 27 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

Good247 pupils0.1 km
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Westwood Primary School

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Clayton Brook Primary School

Good163 pupils1.2 km
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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brindle Distillery0.7 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.3 km
  • The Ley Inn0.9 km
  • Tutto0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • El Tano Empanadas0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Dog Inn0.4 km
  • Travelodge Preston Chorley0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Panku0.5 km
  • Clayton Green Sports Centre0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • MFG Clayton Green0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bamber Bridge3.1 km
  • Leyland3.1 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Halfway House0.1 km
  • Halfway House0.1 km
  • Sheep Hill Lane0.2 km
  • The Beeches0.3 km
  • The Beeches0.3 km