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PR6 8ES

Ryefield

Chorley North East

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Detailed insights for PR6 8ES

Overview

Postcode PR6 8ES is located in a rural village, within the Chorley North East area 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 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 median sale price in Chorley North East is £295,000 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £219,000 and £380,000. The nearest station is Chorley, about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 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
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,932 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% 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 171 ft away from PR6 8ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke near PR6 8ES 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
718.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.67(+26%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.89(-68%)
Drugs
4.46(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.97(-67%)
Other theft
2.97(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
351
97.5%
Other Asian
3
0.83%
Irish
3
0.83%
Other White
2
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
44.48%
No qualifications
47
15.26%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
35.06%
Owns with a mortgage
52
29.89%
Other social rented
38
21.84%
Social rents from council
10
5.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.17%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Chorley North East

Median price: £295,000
Price per sq ft: £277
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £219K – £380K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Chorley North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorley North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£395,000£309
Semi-Detached12£275,000£305
Terraced36£222,640£232
Flats3£175,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324,995£182,500£168,500
2017£425,495£198,000£147,000
2018£327,795£180,000£145,000
2019£326,000£248,500£155,000
2020£342,500£235,000£169,500
2021£430,000£225,000£168,000
2022£430,000£280,000£192,498
2023£444,995£290,000£190,000
2024£482,500£275,000£184,950
2025£385,000£249,500£211,250
2026£446,250£318,500£226,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£174£169
2017£234£196£180
2018£237£199£171
2019£237£216£169
2020£244£216£180
2021£269£237£199
2022£300£256£233
2023£311£257£210
2024£311£267£214
2025£297£294£225
2026£313£320£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 8ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 8ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202637, Millbrook Close, Chorley, PR6 8JYTerracedFreehold£245,000
12 Jun 202658, Millbrook Close, Chorley, PR6 8JYDetachedFreehold£305,000
16 Jul 20253, Millbrook Close, Chorley, PR6 8JYDetachedFreehold£345,000
06 Jun 2025Garage, 21C, Millbrook Close, Chorley, PR6 8JYOtherFreehold£20,000
03 Oct 2025203, Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8EPTerracedLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the PR6 8ES postcode area, located within Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke, there are 1 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for PR6 8ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

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 8ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jen Whiffen

Chorley North East - 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
WardChorley North EastE05013067
ParishHeapeyE04005152
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whittle-le-Woods & AnglezarkeE02005192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 004DE01024977
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 8ES

Is PR6 8ES (Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke) safe?

The area around PR6 8ES 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near PR6 8ES?

The median sale price around PR6 8ES in Chorley North East is £295,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR6 8ES?

There is 1 school close to PR6 8ES, including St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PR6 8ES?

PR6 8ES scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 8ES (Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 8ES is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jen Whiffen (Labour Party).

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