Postcode PR6 7AU 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 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 nearest station is Chorley, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Buckshaw Community Pond.
Chorley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% 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 1.6% 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.
The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from PR6 7AU.
Chorley North near PR6 7AU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Buckshaw Community Pond | Small | Walking directions to Buckshaw Community Pond |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £345,000 | £295 |
| Flats | 1 | £187,500 | £311 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £170,375 | £219 |
| Terraced | 26 | £141,990 | £154 |
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 | £174,125 | £143,500 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | — | £176,125 | £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 | £283 | £201 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | £306 | — | £268 | £141 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | 9, Rowan Grove, Chorley, PR6 7BQ | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 25, The Grove, Chorley, PR7 1PU | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 94, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PT | Detached | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 96, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 114, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the PR6 7AU postcode area, located within Chorley North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 7AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Highfield Road North, Chorley, PR7 1FH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Harpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | H&N Mini Market | Chorley, PR7 1QY | Walking directions to H&N Mini Market |
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 7AU, 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 7AU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR6 7AU in Chorley North is £174,875 (about £213 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PR6 7AU, including Waterloo Lodge (Good), St Michael's Church of England High School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR6 7AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,530 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 7AU 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).
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.