PR6 9FY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Cowling in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley East ward and the Chorley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 9FY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR6 9FY are sourced from Output Area E00126518 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR6 9FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 9FY.
553
37
£ 36,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR6 9FY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PR6 9FY's 56% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR6 9FY. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR6 9FY has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Albany Academy
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Highfield Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Prince Of Wales0.4 km
- The Black Horse0.9 km
- The Potters Arms0.8 km
- The Railway Hotel1.0 km
- The Spinners At Cowling0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cowling Stores0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- 3BZ0.3 km
- Amigos1.0 km
- China Star0.3 km
- McKrisps1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Eat My Logo Ltd0.4 km
- Greenwoods General Store0.7 km
- Maja Polish Shop1.0 km
- RCCG Rehoboth Christian Centre Chorley0.7 km
- Steeley Lane News Agent1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Duke Of York1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley1.1 km
- Adlington (Lancashire)3.9 km
- Buckshaw Parkway4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Crosse Hall Street0.0 km
- FDC relief0.2 km
- Spinners Arms0.3 km
- Spinners Arms0.3 km
- Brookes Arms0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR69FY · Data under Open Government Licence