Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

MILL STREET, PR6 9QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, PR6 9QY.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 9QY 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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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PR6 9QY is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 37.5% year-on-year.

home £165,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 9QY is a safe, established residential area on Mill Street, 0.1km from Adlington in Adlington (Chorley). Administratively it sits within Adlington & Anderton ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR6 9QY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 37.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 9QY are sourced from Output Area E00126472 (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 9QY. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Flat

£ 73,000

1 sales · Mean £ 73,000

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

PR6 9QY has low crime rates — 35 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Anderton Primary School

Good191 pupils0.1 km
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Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate179 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Good188 pupils0.4 km
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Adlington Primary School

Good139 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bamford Pharmacy Limited0.1 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • R.J & G.A Burgess0.9 km
  • Real Honest Foods0.1 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Adlington Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.1 km
  • Spinners Arms0.6 km
  • The White Horse0.8 km
  • White Bear Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.6 km
  • White Bear Marina Cafe0.9 km
  • Bistecca0.8 km
  • Noah's Ark Kitchen And Deli0.3 km
  • Pin Croft Dyeing & Printing Co0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Cake By Hannah Jones0.8 km
  • LA Orient0.8 km
  • Lam's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Shapla Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • The Little Chippy0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adlington (Lancashire)0.6 km
  • Blackrod3.5 km
  • Chorley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ridgeway Arms0.1 km
  • Peel Street0.1 km
  • Elephant and Castle0.1 km
  • Daisy Hill Drive0.2 km
  • Library0.3 km