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PR6

CHORLEY

Lancashire, North West, England

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PR6 covers CHORLEY in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £266,981
1yr change ▲ 3.8%
Crime 70% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£266,981

▲ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% below national avg

Crime Rate

24.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

70% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in PR6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PR6 is £266,981, broadly in line with the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in PR6 cost 7.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PR6 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £390,053 473
Semi-detached £212,917 350
Terraced £157,977 644
Flat £141,057 34
All types £266,981 1575

5-Year Price History

£250K £261K £271K £281K £292K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PR6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 24.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PR6 has a crime rate well 70% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PR6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PR6 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Highfield Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Anderton Primary School Primary Good mi
Withnell Fold Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Abbey Village Primary School Primary Good mi
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,540

Population

57

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PR6 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PR6 is collected by Preston Council. The Band D rate is £2,319/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

PR

PR6 — CHORLEY

Area Summary

PR6 (CHORLEY) offers property prices near the national average (£266,981), low crime (70% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PR6 CHORLEY

What is the average house price in PR6 CHORLEY?
The average house price in PR6 (CHORLEY) is £266,981, based on 1575 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is PR6 CHORLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in PR6 is significantly below the national average (24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PR6 CHORLEY?
The population of PR6 (CHORLEY) is approximately 162,540 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PR6?
The average broadband download speed in PR6 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PR6 CHORLEY?
There are 22 schools in or near PR6. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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