Postcode PR6 0BJ is located in an urban city, within the Chorley East ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley East is £39,109 per year. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Harpers Lane Recreation Ground.
Chorley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Chorley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chorley East is £39,109 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from PR6 0BJ.
Chorley East near PR6 0BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chorley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harpers Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Northumberland Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Northumberland Street Gardens |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (about £184 per square foot) in Chorley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £492,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £311,850 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £205,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 62 | £140,500 | £171 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229,500 | £122,000 | £85,500 |
| 2017 | £227,000 | £147,250 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £129,950 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £145,000 | £101,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £155,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £106,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £175,000 | £116,500 |
| 2023 | £298,500 | £181,000 | £125,500 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £179,530 | £122,250 |
| 2025 | £307,500 | £180,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £311,850 | £223,500 | £143,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £146 | £108 |
| 2017 | £190 | £175 | £107 |
| 2018 | £160 | £172 | £106 |
| 2019 | £181 | £187 | £111 |
| 2020 | £221 | £174 | £116 |
| 2021 | £229 | £194 | £128 |
| 2022 | £256 | £221 | £142 |
| 2023 | £237 | £197 | £143 |
| 2024 | £250 | £209 | £156 |
| 2025 | £254 | £236 | £168 |
| 2026 | £242 | £259 | £180 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 0BJ.
In the PR6 0BJ postcode area, located within Chorley East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 0BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market | 27 Steeley Lane, Chorley, PR6 0RJ | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | NEWSAGENTS | East Way, Chorley, PR6 0RD | Walking directions to NEWSAGENTS |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 34 Market Walk, Chorley, PR7 1DE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Greenwoods | 88 Seymour Street, Chorley, PR6 0SN | Walking directions to Greenwoods |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 1 Market Walk Extension, Chorley, PR7 1FD | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 PR6 0BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Andrew Topp
Chorley East - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR6 0BJ records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 PR6 0BJ in Chorley East is £157,500 (about £184 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PR6 0BJ, including Highfield Community Primary School (Good), Highfield Nursery School (Outstanding) and Mayfield House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR6 0BJ is Chorley, about 211 m away.
PR6 0BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,115 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 PR6 0BJ is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Andrew Topp (Reform UK).
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.