PR6 8AB is a sought-after residential area on Moss Terrace, 0.7km from Johnson's Hillock in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.
For serious buyers, PR6 8AB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. 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 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00126776 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSS TERRACE, PR6 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS TERRACE, PR6 8AB.
403
41
£ 53,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 8AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR6 8AB combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£215k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £215k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 8AB. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
6 sales · Mean £ 238,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR6 8AB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Red Cat0.7 km
- Malt House Farm0.0 km
- Saint Chads Parish Centre0.7 km
- Sea View Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- David Lloyd0.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Jubilee Service Station1.0 km
- All You Knead (Whittle) Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Lodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley2.9 km
- Buckshaw Parkway2.9 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Moss Lane jct0.2 km
- Moss Lane jct0.3 km
- Gorse Close0.3 km
- Blackburn Road0.4 km
- Gorse Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR68AB · Data under Open Government Licence