Is PR6 8DG a safe place to live?

Yes, PR6 8DG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 20 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PR6 8DG?

The average property price in PR6 8DG is currently around £200k.

What is the population of PR6 8DG?

The population for the PR6 8DG area is approximately 200 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

LILAC GROVE, PR6 8DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC GROVE, PR6 8DG.

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

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Population

200

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 8DG 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.

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7/10

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5/10

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3/10

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10/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR6 8DG spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £200k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 8DG is a safe, established residential area on Lilac Grove, 0.1km from Abbey Village in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00126783 (shared with 15 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 8DG. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

PR6 8DG has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour3

Other theft2

Public order1

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Abbey Village Primary School

Good48 pupils0.1 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Outstanding99 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Hare And Hounds0.2 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Bannons Restaurant And Bar0.8 km
The View Bar And Bistro0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Withnell Pharmacy0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Pleasington3.6 km
Cherry Tree4.2 km
Mill Hill (Lancashire)5.0 km

Bus Stops

Station Terrace0.1 km
Primary School0.1 km
Primary School0.2 km
Station Terrace0.2 km
Hare and Hounds0.4 km