Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

BOLTON ROAD, PR6 9HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON ROAD, PR6 9HW.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PR6 9HW's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £443k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £443k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

PR6 9HW is a sought-after residential area on Bolton Road, 0.5km from Grimeford Village in Adlington (Chorley). Administratively it sits within Adlington & Anderton ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR6, PR6 9HW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £443k. 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 9HW are sourced from Output Area E00126480 (shared with 5 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 9HW. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 352,500

4 sales · Mean £ 357,000

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

PR6 9HW has low crime rates — 3 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Good188 pupils0.4 km
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Anderton Primary School

Good191 pupils0.8 km
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Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate179 pupils0.9 km
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Adlington Primary School

Good139 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bamford Pharmacy Limited0.9 km
  • Real Honest Foods0.9 km
  • Bowen Bakers Ltd0.9 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • Adlington Community Centre0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Adlington Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.8 km
  • The Top Spinners0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Shapla Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • The Little Chippy0.9 km
  • Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery0.8 km
  • Five Star Takeaway0.9 km
  • Valentinos0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adlington (Lancashire)1.0 km
  • Blackrod2.7 km
  • Horwich Parkway4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bolton Road0.1 km
  • Anderton Cottages0.1 km
  • Taylors Garage0.2 km
  • Taylors Garage0.2 km
  • Rothwell Road0.3 km