Postcode insights

PR6 8HW

Blackburn Road

Chorley North East

Interactive map showing PR6 8HW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR6 8HW

Overview

Postcode PR6 8HW is located in a rural village, within the Chorley North East ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Brindle & Withnell area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brindle & Withnell is £56,552 per year. The nearest station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 2.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Brindle & Withnell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Brindle & Withnell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 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 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Brindle & Withnell is £56,552 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from PR6 8HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Brindle & Withnell near PR6 8HW 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
62.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.34(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.38(-42%)
Other theft
2.97(-55%)
Vehicle crime
2.22(-63%)
Drugs
1.48(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
96.33%
Irish
5
1.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.56%
Indian
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
45.31%
No qualifications
46
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.59%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.27%
Apprenticeship
22
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
53.15%
Owns with a mortgage
53
37.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.69%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Other social rented
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Chorley North East

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £380K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £286 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£380,000£295
Semi-Detached11£290,000£305
Terraced28£215,000£236
Flats2£199,000£207

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£250,500£211,250
2026£442,500£310,000£210,140
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£286£232
2026£302£320£266
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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 8HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 8HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20262, Fishwick Lane, Chorley, PR6 8HTTerracedFreehold£180,000
28 Apr 2025366, Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8HSDetachedFreehold£205,000
03 Oct 20255, Lawton Close, Chorley, PR6 8HUDetachedFreehold£283,000
25 Nov 20252, Whins Lane, Chorley, PR6 8HNOtherFreehold£1,540,000

Schools

In the PR6 8HW postcode area, located within Brindle & Withnell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR6 8HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryWithnell Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimarySt Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 8HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR6 8HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 mi412412 Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8HXWalking directions to 412

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 8HW, 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
ParishWheeltonE04005159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brindle & WithnellE02005190
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 002CE01024979
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 8HW

Is PR6 8HW (Brindle & Withnell) safe?

The area around PR6 8HW records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PR6 8HW?

The median sale price around PR6 8HW in Brindle & Withnell is £290,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR6 8HW?

There are 2 schools close to PR6 8HW, including Withnell Fold Primary School (Good) and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR6 8HW?

PR6 8HW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,103 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 8HW (Brindle & Withnell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 8HW 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).

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.