Is PR6 8UL a safe place to live?

Yes, PR6 8UL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 41 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PR6 8UL?

The average property price in PR6 8UL is currently around £257k.

What is the population of PR6 8UL?

The population for the PR6 8UL area is approximately 212 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

SUTTON GROVE, PR6 8UL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON GROVE, PR6 8UL.

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

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Population

212

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 8UL 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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7/10

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9/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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10/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR6 8UL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £257k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 8UL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sutton Grove, 0.6km from Knowley in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North & Astley ward and the Chorley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 8UL are sourced from Output Area E00126552 (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 8UL. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.9%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 32%

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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 245,000

6 sales · Mean £ 244,166

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

PR6 8UL has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15

Anti-social behaviour11

Public order3

Shoplifting3

Other theft2

school Local Schools

St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good143 pupils1.2 km

St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Good332 pupils1.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Lock And Quay0.7 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Boatel Cruises0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chorley2.3 km
Buckshaw Parkway3.6 km
Euxton Balshaw Lane4.3 km

Bus Stops

Merton Grove0.4 km
Merton Grove0.4 km
Guildford Avenue0.4 km
Guildford Avenue0.4 km
Kittiwake Road0.5 km