Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 8PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 8PB.

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

308

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Avg Age

46

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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: PR6 8PB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PR6 8PB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PR6 8PB is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Brindle in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR6 8PB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8PB are sourced from Output Area E00126493 (shared with 26 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 8PB. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PR6 8PB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good66 pupils0.6 km
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Withnell Fold Primary School

Good84 pupils1.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cavendish Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bamber Bridge4.1 km
  • Pleasington5.1 km
  • Leyland5.2 km