Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

BLACKBURN ROAD, PR6 8EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, PR6 8EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

359

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PR6 8EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

PR6 8EL is a sought-after residential area on Blackburn Road, 0.3km from South Hill in Wheelton. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 8EL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8EL are sourced from Output Area E00126772 (shared with 13 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 8EL. 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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PR6 8EL has low crime rates — 14 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.

Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good143 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Malt House Farm0.9 km
  • The Red Cat0.2 km
  • The Dressers Arms0.8 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • Saint Chads Parish Centre0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • David Lloyd0.9 km
  • The Village Tea Room At Wheelton0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Grape and Grain0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chorley3.5 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.7 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Lane0.1 km
  • Town Lane0.1 km
  • St Chads RCPS0.1 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km