Postcode PR6 7AB is located in an urban city, within the Chorley North & Astley area of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Chorley North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.7 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 North is £42,137 per year. The median sale price in Chorley North & Astley is £180,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,375 and £336,250. The nearest station is Chorley, about 0.6 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.
Chorley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,974 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Chorley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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.
The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from PR6 7AB.
Chorley North near PR6 7AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chorley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chorley | N/A | Walking directions to Chorley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harpers Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £357,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £172,250 | £220 |
| Flats | 2 | £137,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 28 | £134,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £179,750 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £88,000 | £180,000 | £130,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £289 | £201 | £211 | £157 |
| 2026 | £291 | £139 | £256 | £155 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 7, Victoria Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7AA | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 9, Victoria Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7AA | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 13, Garfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7AE | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 19, Garfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7AE | Terraced | Freehold | £116,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 21, Beaconsfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7AD | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the PR6 7AB postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mayfield House School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
Mayfield House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2022
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR6 7AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Harpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | H&N Mini Market | Chorley, PR7 1QY | Walking directions to H&N Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 83-85 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Chorley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR6 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Perks
Chorley North & Astley - Elected 7 May 2026
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR6 7AB records about 103 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR6 7AB in Chorley North & Astley is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PR6 7AB, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good), Mayfield House School (Inadequate) and St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PR6 7AB is Chorley, about 976 m away.
PR6 7AB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,974 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 7AB 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).