Postcode report
Is WN6 9SW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WN6 9SW: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN6 9SW is a postcode in Rural North East, West Lancashire, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WN6 9SW, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN6 9SW are local prosperity and schools and education, while housing 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 WN6 9SW is based on Chorley 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,567 residents, 269 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 6% 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 7/10.
For property prices near WN6 9SW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WN6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £140k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WN6 9SW can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 WN6 9SW 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WN6 9SW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WN6 9SW
Is WN6 9SW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% 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 WN6 9SW?
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 WN6 9SW?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WN6 9SW?
LocaleIQ matched WN6 9SW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN6 9SW?
The latest median sold price is £140k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WN6 9SW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.