Postcode insights

PR6 7RH

Bluebell Close

Buckshaw & Whittle

Interactive map showing PR6 7RH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR6 7RH

Overview

Postcode PR6 7RH 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from PR6 7RH.

Flood risk

No risk

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke near PR6 7RH 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
2,383.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.36(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.15(-38%)
Other theft
3.72(-44%)
Public order
3.72(-63%)
Burglary
1.49(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
93.28%
Indian
10
2.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.81%
Irish
3
0.81%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
44.81%
Level 3 (A level)
72
23.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.69%
No qualifications
26
8.44%
Apprenticeship
17
5.52%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
47.26%
Owns outright
65
44.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.48%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.05%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Total households: 146

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20255, Foxglove Drive, Chorley, PR6 7SGDetachedFreehold£410,000
23 May 20257, Honeysuckle Close, Chorley, PR6 7RFDetachedLeasehold£285,000
11 Aug 2025Brent Barren, Moss Lane, Chorley, PR6 7DBDetachedLeasehold£280,000
07 Feb 20267, Stamford Drive, Chorley, PR6 7HPDetachedFreehold£435,000
03 Oct 202514, Olive Close, Chorley, PR6 7HRTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the PR6 7RH 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 7RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableWaterloo LodgeOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWhittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 7RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR6 7RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar65 Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7PGWalking directions to Spar

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 7RH, 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 004CE01024950
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 7RH

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

The area around PR6 7RH records about 28 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 7RH?

The median sale price around PR6 7RH 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 7RH?

There are 3 schools close to PR6 7RH, including Waterloo Lodge (Good), 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.

How deprived is the area around PR6 7RH?

PR6 7RH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 7RH 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.