Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 7QR House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

384

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 7QR 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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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR6 7QR spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. 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 7QR is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Hill Top in Whittle-le-Woods. Administratively it sits within Buckshaw & Whittle ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 7QR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 93% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 7QR are sourced from Output Area E00126636 (shared with 11 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 7QR. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

PR6 7QR has low crime rates — 10 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good143 pupils1.5 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

Good247 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Whittle Vintage Tearooms0.5 km
  • Elliot's Bistro0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • El Tano Empanadas0.8 km
  • Golden House0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Whittle Pharmacy0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Roebuck Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckshaw Parkway3.1 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane3.8 km
  • Leyland4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Top Lane0.5 km
  • Hill Top Lane0.5 km