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PR6 0QL

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Chorley East

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Detailed insights for PR6 0QL

Overview

Postcode PR6 0QL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Chorley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chorley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chorley East is £39,109 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from PR6 0QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley East near PR6 0QL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR6 0QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
554
Population density
1,231.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.58(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.45(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.02(0%)
Vehicle crime
5.33(-11%)
Public order
3.69(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
496
90.02%
Other White
21
3.81%
African
7
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.27%
Pakistani
5
0.91%
Total population: 551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
29.28%
Level 3 (A level)
89
20.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
83
18.69%
No qualifications
70
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 444

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
84
36.05%
Other social rented
64
27.47%
Owns outright
47
20.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
12.45%
Social rents from council
7
3%
Total households: 233

Property prices in Chorley East

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £213K

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.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£311,850£278
Semi-Detached20£205,000£262
Terraced62£140,500£171
Flats3£105,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 0QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 0QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Red Bank, Hoggs Lane, Chorley, PR7 4AWDetachedFreehold£625,000
27 Mar 202617, Amber Drive, Chorley, PR6 0LADetachedFreehold£390,000
06 Feb 202638, Amber Drive, Chorley, PR6 0LADetachedFreehold£295,000
07 Feb 202541, Amber Drive, Chorley, PR6 0LADetachedFreehold£320,000
26 Mar 2026104, Cowling Brow, Chorley, PR6 0QGFlatsLeasehold£142,000

Schools

In the PR6 0QL postcode area, located within Chorley East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR6 0QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryAlbany AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 0QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR6 0QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCowling Stores2 Cowling Brow, Chorley, PR6 0QFWalking directions to Cowling Stores
0.5 miChorley MarketBrooke Street, Chorley, PR6 0NGWalking directions to Chorley Market
0.5 miOne Stop139 Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JQWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miTony's Off-licence and convenience shopBolton Street, Chorley, PR7 3ETWalking directions to Tony's Off-licence and convenience shop

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 0QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Andrew Topp

Chorley East - 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
WardChorley EastE05013066
ParishChorley, unparished areaE43000094
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chorley EastE02005197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 009BE01024926
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2005-05-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 0QL

Is PR6 0QL (Chorley East) safe?

The area around PR6 0QL records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0QL?

The median sale price around PR6 0QL in Chorley East is £157,500 (about £184 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR6 0QL?

There are 12 schools close to PR6 0QL, including Albany Academy (Good), St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR6 0QL?

The closest station to PR6 0QL is Chorley, about 1,302 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR6 0QL?

PR6 0QL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,629 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 0QL (Chorley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 0QL 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).

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.