Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

PR6 9HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR6 9HY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

351

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 9HY 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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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR6 9HY — age 50, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 9HY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Heath Charnock in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley South East & Heath Charnock ward and the Chorley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 9HY are sourced from Output Area E00126751 (shared with 30 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 9HY. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

PR6 9HY has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley

Outstanding297 pupils1.3 km
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Albany Academy

Good720 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic High School

Good974 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Chorley Golf Club0.5 km
  • Nineteen0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adlington (Lancashire)2.3 km
  • Chorley2.5 km
  • Blackrod5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marley Court0.4 km
  • Marley Court0.4 km
  • Skew bridge0.4 km
  • Worcester Place0.5 km