Postcode report
Is PR6 7TE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PR6 7TE: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR6 7TE is a postcode in Chorley North & Astley, Chorley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR6 7TE, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR6 7TE are safety and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PR6 7TE is based on Chorley 001 Census 2021. It covers 5,325 residents, 3,528 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 43% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near PR6 7TE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £238k from 101 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR6 7TE can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR6 7TE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR6 7TE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PR6 7TE
Is PR6 7TE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PR6 7TE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR6 7TE?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PR6 7TE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PR6 7TE?
LocaleIQ matched PR6 7TE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR6 7TE?
The latest median sold price is £238k based on 101 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR6 7TE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.