Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

HIGHFIELD ROAD NORTH, PR6 9RN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD NORTH, PR6 9RN.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

42

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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: PR6 9RN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PR6 9RN has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 36.2% year-on-year.

home £179,250 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 9RN is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road North, 0.3km from Fairview in Adlington (Chorley). Administratively it sits within Adlington & Anderton ward and the Chorley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR6 9RN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 36.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 9RN are sourced from Output Area E00126474 (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 9RN. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 148,400

Terraced

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 170,350

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

PR6 9RN has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour52
Violence and sexual offences47
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate179 pupils0.4 km
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Anderton Primary School

Good191 pupils0.5 km
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Adlington Primary School

Good139 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Good188 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Bamford Pharmacy Limited0.4 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • R.J & G.A Burgess0.7 km
  • Real Honest Foods0.4 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Adlington Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.5 km
  • Spinners Arms0.5 km
  • The White Horse0.6 km
  • White Bear Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Retreat0.5 km
  • The Boatyard Bus Cafe0.8 km
  • Noah's Ark Kitchen And Deli0.3 km
  • Pin Croft Dyeing & Printing Co0.8 km
  • White Bear Marina Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Cake By Hannah Jones0.7 km
  • LA Orient0.7 km
  • Lam's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Shapla Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • The Little Chippy0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adlington (Lancashire)0.6 km
  • Blackrod3.8 km
  • Chorley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Allanson Hall Farm0.2 km
  • Allanson Hall Farm0.2 km
  • Daisy Hill Drive0.3 km
  • Daisy Hill Drive0.4 km
  • Cardwell Arms0.4 km