Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

RAWLINSON LANE, PR6 9JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWLINSON LANE, PR6 9JU.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

47

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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 9JU 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.

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PR6 9JU's 59% ownership and 47-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. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

home £163,250 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 9JU is a safe, established residential area on Rawlinson Lane, 0.3km from Fairview in Adlington (Chorley). Administratively it sits within Chorley South East & Heath Charnock ward and the Chorley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 9JU are sourced from Output Area E00126750 (shared with 6 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 9JU. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 129,950

9 sales · Mean £ 141,641

Terraced

£ 157,500

4 sales · Mean £ 160,237

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

PR6 9JU has low crime rates — 24 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate179 pupils0.9 km
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Anderton Primary School

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Adlington Primary School

Good139 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bamford Pharmacy Limited0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Real Honest Foods0.7 km
  • Bowen Bakers Ltd0.8 km
  • Adlington Community Centre1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Elephant And Castle0.9 km
  • Spinners Arms1.0 km
  • The White Horse0.1 km
  • Cardwell Arms0.4 km
  • The Top Spinners0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Retreat1.0 km
  • The Boatyard Bus Cafe0.5 km
  • Chorley Golf Club0.9 km
  • Noah's Ark Kitchen And Deli0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Lam's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Shapla Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Little Chippy0.8 km
  • Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery0.9 km
  • Five Star Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adlington (Lancashire)1.1 km
  • Chorley3.6 km
  • Blackrod4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rawlinson Lane0.0 km
  • Rawlinson Lane0.0 km
  • White Horse0.1 km
  • White Horse0.2 km
  • Rawlinson Lane0.3 km