Postcode report
PR6 9DR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PR6 9DR: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR6 9DR is a postcode in Adlington & Anderton, Chorley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR6 9DR, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR6 9DR are housing and schools and education, 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 9DR is based on Chorley 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,245 residents, 2,336 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 22% 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 3/10.
For property prices near PR6 9DR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £238k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR6 9DR can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR6 9DR 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 9DR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 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 9DR
Is PR6 9DR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% 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 9DR?
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 9DR?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR6 9DR?
LocaleIQ matched PR6 9DR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR6 9DR?
The latest median sold price is £238k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR6 9DR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.