Postcode insights

PR6 0HW

Railway Road

Chorley North & Astley

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Detailed insights for PR6 0HW

Overview

Postcode PR6 0HW is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North & Astley ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harpers Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Chorley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Chorley North has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from PR6 0HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley North near PR6 0HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chorley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR6 0HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR6 0HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHarpers Lane Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
4,992.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.79(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.36(+41%)
Shoplifting
10.97(+90%)
Public order
4.8(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
86.5%
Indian
13
3.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.15%
Other White
7
2.15%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.77%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
20.87%
No qualifications
33
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
34.07%
Owns outright
40
29.63%
Other social rented
23
17.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Chorley North & Astley

Median price£174,875
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £260K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £532,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorley North & Astley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£345,000£295
Flats1£187,500£311
Semi-Detached16£170,375£219
Terraced26£141,990£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley North & Astley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,750£119,500£95,500
2017£187,500£48,500£134,000£87,000
2018£235,000£66,498£135,500£89,998
2019£250,000£53,000£147,000£98,000
2020£283,750£66,750£149,000£106,000
2021£287,000£162,500£157,975£123,000
2022£318,000£87,000£166,250£127,500
2023£329,995£166,000£140,000
2024£343,500£88,500£189,000£130,500
2025£341,250£86,600£174,125£143,500
2026£265,000£176,125£130,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£181£106
2017£197£128£161£110
2018£211£146£171£108
2019£220£97£170£111
2020£217£119£159£123
2021£235£270£201£129
2022£264£144£209£148
2023£266£201£159
2024£263£152£227£149
2025£283£201£211£161
2026£306£268£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North & Astley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 0HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 0HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202531, Railway Road, Chorley, PR6 0HWTerracedLeasehold£140,000
30 May 20256, Railway Road, Chorley, PR6 0HWTerracedLeasehold£142,000
27 Mar 202611, St Josephs Place, Chorley, PR6 0NESemi-DetachedLeasehold£162,000
29 Jan 202696, Corporation Street, Chorley, PR6 0DNTerracedFreehold£120,000
26 Sept 2025132, Corporation Street, Chorley, PR6 0DNFlatsFreehold£187,500

Schools

In the PR6 0HW postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR6 0HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMayfield House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary School ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 0HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR6 0HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaWater Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miAldiHarpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miPremier Express83-85 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miFarmfoodsWater Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miH&N Mini MarketChorley, PR7 1QYWalking directions to H&N Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,384
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR6 0HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Perks

Chorley North & Astley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
ParishChorley, unparished areaE43000094
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorley NorthE02005194
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 006BE01024930
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 0HW

Is PR6 0HW (Chorley North) safe?

The area around PR6 0HW records about 52 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.

What is the average house price near PR6 0HW?

The median sale price around PR6 0HW in Chorley North is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR6 0HW?

There are 16 schools close to PR6 0HW, including Mayfield House School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR6 0HW?

The closest station to PR6 0HW is Chorley, about 830 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR6 0HW?

PR6 0HW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 0HW (Chorley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 0HW is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Perks (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.