PR6 8AX is a sought-after residential area on Oakmere Avenue, 0.4km from Withnell Fold in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.
For serious buyers, PR6 8AX is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k. 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 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00126790 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKMERE AVENUE, PR6 8AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKMERE AVENUE, PR6 8AX.
386
48
£ 47,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 8AX 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 8AX combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£389k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £389k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 8AX. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 475,000
5 sales · Mean £ 510,600
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
7 sales · Mean £ 269,514
Terraced
£ 248,000
1 sales · Mean £ 248,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PR6 8AX has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Withnell Fold Primary School
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Brinscall Baker @ Four One Two0.9 km
- Wheelton Village Stores And Kitchen0.9 km
- Highfield Golf Club0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Withnell Fold Sports Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pleasington4.1 km
- Cherry Tree5.4 km
- Chorley6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Road End0.2 km
- Road End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR68AX · Data under Open Government Licence