Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

BURY LANE, PR6 8SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY LANE, PR6 8SL.

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

315

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR6 8SL — age 47, 85% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PR6 8SL is a safe, established residential area on Bury Lane, 0.7km from Abbey Village in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward and the Chorley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR6 8SL is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8SL are sourced from Output Area E00126499 (shared with 24 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 8SL. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

2 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

PR6 8SL has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Outstanding99 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Village Primary School

Good48 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hare And Hounds0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bannons Restaurant And Bar0.2 km
  • The View Bar And Bistro0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Withnell Pharmacy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pleasington3.6 km
  • Cherry Tree4.5 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St Josephs Primary School0.4 km