Postcode insights

PR6 7DT

Dawson Lane

Buckshaw & Whittle

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Detailed insights for PR6 7DT

Overview

Postcode PR6 7DT is located in an urban city, within the Buckshaw & Whittle ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke is £60,599 per year. The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Buckshaw Village Green.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke is £60,599 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR6 7DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke near PR6 7DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR6 7DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Buckshaw Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Buckshaw Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR6 7DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBuckshaw Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Buckshaw Village Green
0.4 miMaltby SquareSmallWalking directions to Maltby Square

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
604.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.67(-13%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.89(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.92(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.35(-74%)
Other theft
1.57(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
88.26%
Other White
6
2.27%
Irish
5
1.89%
Arab
5
1.89%
African
4
1.52%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
36.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.97%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.51%
No qualifications
29
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
43.65%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.33%
Owns outright
14
11.11%
Other social rented
12
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Buckshaw & Whittle

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £315K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Buckshaw & Whittle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£352,125£277
Semi-Detached36£225,500£250
Terraced47£195,000£247
Flats38£124,998£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buckshaw & Whittle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276,998£106,423£182,500£151,995
2017£261,998£96,000£161,998£154,995
2018£264,995£99,250£169,995£142,995
2019£249,995£98,500£162,995£157,000
2020£258,000£98,500£173,000£150,000
2021£282,500£102,000£185,000£170,000
2022£325,000£111,000£198,000£180,000
2023£305,000£110,000£207,500£190,500
2024£321,500£112,498£223,313£194,000
2025£355,575£115,000£218,000£198,000
2026£325,000£121,000£227,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£163£183£168
2017£204£164£179£170
2018£212£176£188£181
2019£222£179£183£172
2020£226£171£211£185
2021£239£181£202£184
2022£257£198£223£206
2023£268£193£217£228
2024£271£199£228£225
2025£274£208£252£235
2026£290£220£218£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckshaw & Whittle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buckshaw & Whittle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 20255, Irvine Place, Chorley, PR7 7FLDetachedFreehold£525,000
15 Oct 20253, Irvine Place, Chorley, PR7 7FLDetachedFreehold£752,000
23 Jan 202614, Burghfield Drive, Chorley, PR7 7FNDetachedFreehold£785,000
19 May 202515, Burghfield Drive, Chorley, PR7 7FNDetachedFreehold£745,000
15 Sept 202535, Poole Avenue, Chorley, PR7 7FPDetachedLeasehold£562,500

Schools

In the PR6 7DT postcode area, located within Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR6 7DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWhittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTrinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw VillageVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 7DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dedrah Cecilia Moss

Buckshaw & Whittle - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
WardBuckshaw & WhittleE05013065
ParishWhittle-le-WoodsE04005160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whittle-le-Woods & AnglezarkeE02005192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 004FE01034338
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 7DT

Is PR6 7DT (Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke) safe?

The area around PR6 7DT records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PR6 7DT?

The median sale price around PR6 7DT in Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR6 7DT?

There are 2 schools close to PR6 7DT, including Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School (Good) and Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR6 7DT?

The closest station to PR6 7DT is Buckshaw Parkway, about 1,388 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR6 7DT?

PR6 7DT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 7DT (Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 7DT is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dedrah Cecilia Moss (Labour Party).

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.