Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

RODDLESWORTH LANE, PR6 8DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RODDLESWORTH LANE, PR6 8DX.

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

236

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, PR6 8DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PR6 8DX is a mixed residential area on Roddlesworth Lane, 0.3km from Roddlesworth in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 8DX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.



Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8DX are sourced from Output Area E00126782 (shared with 8 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 8DX. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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school Local Schools

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Abbey Village Primary School

Good48 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen4.2 km
  • Pleasington4.7 km
  • Cherry Tree4.8 km