Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

OLLERTON LANE, PR6 8BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLLERTON LANE, PR6 8BW.

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

315

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 8BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PR6 8BW's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £457k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £457k 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 8BW is a safe, established residential area on Ollerton Lane, 0.2km from Ollerton Fold in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 8BW offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00126499 (shared with 24 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 8BW. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Semi-Detached

£ 322,500

1 sales · Mean £ 322,500

Detached

£ 566,250

2 sales · Mean £ 566,250

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

PR6 8BW has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Withnell Fold Primary School

Good84 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pleasington3.2 km
  • Cherry Tree4.7 km
  • Bamber Bridge5.7 km