Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

SANDY LANE, PR6 8SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, PR6 8SS.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

49

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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 8SS 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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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PR6 8SS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £280k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 131.6% year-on-year.

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

PR6 8SS is a sought-after residential area on Sandy Lane, 0.5km from Brinscall in Brinscall. Administratively it sits within Chorley North East ward and the Chorley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR6 8SS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 95% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 131.6% 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 8SS are sourced from Output Area E00126784 (shared with 9 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 8SS. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 332,500

4 sales · Mean £ 363,123

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

PR6 8SS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Outstanding99 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Saint Josephs Social Club0.6 km
  • The Cricketers Arms0.4 km
  • The Oak Tree Inn0.5 km
  • Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Brinscall Public Baths0.7 km
  • The Cottage Tea Room0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • I & J Meats0.6 km
  • The Village Store (Londis)0.5 km
  • Brinscall Post Office0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Murphy's Fish & Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pleasington4.9 km
  • Chorley5.5 km
  • Cherry Tree5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Johns School0.1 km
  • Sandy Lane0.1 km
  • St Johns School0.1 km
  • Windsor Drive0.3 km
  • Windsor Drive0.3 km