Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

LOSTOCK MEADOW, PR6 7UQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOSTOCK MEADOW, PR6 7UQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 7UQ 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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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PR6 7UQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £252k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £252k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

PR6 7UQ is a sought-after residential area on Lostock Meadow, 1.0km from Calderbanks in Bamber Bridge. Administratively it sits within Clayton West & Cuerden ward and the Chorley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR6 7UQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. 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 7UQ are sourced from Output Area E00126626 (shared with 5 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 7UQ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 248,000

7 sales · Mean £ 266,857

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PR6 7UQ has low crime rates — 12 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.3 km
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Westwood Primary School

Good186 pupils1.3 km
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Lancaster Lane Community Primary School

Good208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • El Tano Empanadas0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • MFG Clayton Green0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Preston Chorley0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tutto0.8 km
  • The Ley Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland2.6 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway2.9 km
  • Bamber Bridge3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitethorn Close0.1 km
  • Woodend Road0.4 km
  • Wood End Rdbt0.4 km
  • Clayton Le Woods CEPS0.5 km