Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

NORWOOD CLOSE, PR6 9RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWOOD CLOSE, PR6 9RT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

334

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR6 9RT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PR6 9RT is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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 20.3% year-on-year.

home £190,833 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR6 9RT is a safe, established residential area on Norwood Close, 0.3km from Adlington in Adlington (Chorley). Administratively it sits within Adlington & Anderton ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR6 9RT represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 20.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR6 9RT are sourced from Output Area E00170518 (shared with 7 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 9RT. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 222,500

1 sales · Mean £ 222,500

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

PR6 9RT has low crime rates — 27 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate179 pupils0.3 km
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Anderton Primary School

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Good188 pupils0.7 km
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Adlington Primary School

Good139 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bamford Pharmacy Limited0.2 km
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • R.J & G.A Burgess0.9 km
  • Real Honest Foods0.2 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

5 nearby
  • Retreat0.6 km
  • White Bear Marina Cafe0.9 km
  • Bistecca0.9 km
  • Noah's Ark Kitchen And Deli0.1 km
  • Pin Croft Dyeing & Printing Co0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cake By Hannah Jones0.9 km
  • LA Orient0.9 km
  • Lam's Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Shapla Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • The Little Chippy0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adlington (Lancashire)0.7 km
  • Blackrod3.7 km
  • Chorley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Daisy Hill Drive0.1 km
  • Daisy Hill Drive0.1 km
  • Ridgeway Arms0.3 km
  • Peel Street0.3 km
  • Cardwell Arms0.3 km