PR6 8QU is a sought-after residential area on Lodge Bank, 0.5km from Brinscall in Brinscall. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 8QU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, down 50.4% year-on-year. 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 8QU are sourced from Output Area E00126788 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE BANK, PR6 8QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE BANK, PR6 8QU.
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£ 47,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 8QU 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR6 8QU combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£417k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £417k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 50.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 8QU. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 477,500
8 sales · Mean £ 593,125
Terraced
£ 257,500
4 sales · Mean £ 253,750
Semi-Detached
£ 364,000
1 sales · Mean £ 364,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR6 8QU has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec0.5 km
- Saint Josephs Social Club0.3 km
- The Cricketers Arms0.3 km
- The Oak Tree Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Cottage Tea Room0.3 km
- Brinscall Public Baths0.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- I & J Meats0.3 km
- The Village Store (Londis)0.3 km
- Brinscall Post Office0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Murphy's Fish & Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pleasington5.3 km
- Chorley5.3 km
- Cherry Tree6.2 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.3 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- School Lane0.3 km
- Woodland View0.4 km
- Windsor Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR68QU · Data under Open Government Licence