Postcode BL6 7RZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Adlington & Anderton ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Adlington & Rivington area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Adlington & Rivington is £49,109 per year. The nearest station is Adlington (Lancashire), about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lever Park.
Adlington & Rivington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Adlington & Rivington has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Adlington & Rivington is £49,109 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL6 7RZ.
Adlington & Rivington near BL6 7RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adlington (Lancashire) located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lever Park | Large | Walking directions to Lever Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £229,750 (about £246 per square foot) in Adlington & Anderton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £755,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £364,000 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £232,750 | £258 |
| Terraced | 39 | £180,000 | £215 |
| Flats | 3 | £130,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247,450 | £118,975 | £155,000 | £113,500 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £93,000 | £168,500 | £133,500 |
| 2018 | £297,500 | £85,000 | £160,000 | £130,500 |
| 2019 | £257,475 | £144,725 | £155,000 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £308,000 | £93,000 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £105,000 | £180,750 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £120,000 | £201,000 | £158,000 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £105,000 | £210,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £114,750 | £203,500 | £162,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £130,000 | £230,250 | £181,000 |
| 2026 | £372,000 | — | £227,500 | £183,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £180 | £182 | £130 |
| 2017 | £228 | £182 | £202 | £142 |
| 2018 | £227 | £147 | £171 | £157 |
| 2019 | £237 | £208 | £169 | £155 |
| 2020 | £230 | £128 | £195 | £155 |
| 2021 | £258 | £105 | £197 | £169 |
| 2022 | £261 | £202 | £235 | £182 |
| 2023 | £289 | £174 | £249 | £195 |
| 2024 | £267 | £189 | £247 | £203 |
| 2025 | £274 | £205 | £255 | £206 |
| 2026 | £281 | — | £231 | £216 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the BL6 7RZ postcode area, located within Adlington & Rivington, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL6 7RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
June Molyneaux
Adlington & Anderton - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL6 7RZ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL6 7RZ in Adlington & Rivington is £229,750 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BL6 7RZ, including Cumberland School (Good), Rivington Foundation Primary School (Good) and Rivington and Blackrod High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL6 7RZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering BL6 7RZ is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: June Molyneaux (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.