Postcode insights

PR6 7AG

Wordsworth Terrace

Chorley North & Astley

Interactive map showing PR6 7AG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR6 7AG

Overview

Postcode PR6 7AG 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 high crime levels, with around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harpers Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
61.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Chorley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chorley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.6%

Approximately 61.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from PR6 7AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chorley North near PR6 7AG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR6 7AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Chorley

N/A

Walking directions to Chorley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR6 7AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHarpers Lane Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Harpers Lane Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
4,947 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.27(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.82(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(-27%)
Public order
4.36(-57%)
Burglary
3.06(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
94.19%
Other White
9
2.75%
Indian
4
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.22%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
16.33%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
48%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.2%
Social rents from council
17
13.6%
Owns outright
13
10.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.2%
Total households: 125

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 7AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202521, Beaconsfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7ADTerracedLeasehold£115,000
22 Aug 202531, Beaconsfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7ADTerracedFreehold£128,000
28 Jul 202527, Beaconsfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7ADTerracedFreehold£142,000
28 May 202520, Beaconsfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7ADTerracedFreehold£115,000
12 Mar 202619, Garfield Terrace, Chorley, PR6 7AETerracedFreehold£116,000

Schools

In the PR6 7AG postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR6 7AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary School ChorleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMayfield House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 7AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR6 7AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiHarpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miGo Local94-96 Harpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HUWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miLondisPreston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PNWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miH&N Mini MarketChorley, PR7 1QYWalking directions to H&N Mini Market
0.3 miPremier Express83-85 Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EXWalking directions to Premier Express

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 7AG, 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 006GE01034339
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 7AG

Is PR6 7AG (Chorley North) safe?

The area around PR6 7AG records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7AG?

The median sale price around PR6 7AG 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 7AG?

There are 13 schools close to PR6 7AG, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (Good) and Mayfield House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR6 7AG?

The closest station to PR6 7AG is Chorley, about 1,153 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR6 7AG?

PR6 7AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 7AG (Chorley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 7AG 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).

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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.