Whimberry Close, Chorley, PR6 0BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR6 0BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	54.9%	2.7%	51.0%	3.9%
Male	47.8%	45.1%	-2.7%	49.0%	-3.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PR6 0BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.5%	26.1%	0.6%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	56.8%	56%	-0.8%	44.2%	11.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.7%	8.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	6.9%	7.8%	0.9%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.5%	44.3%	3.8%	48.4%	-4.1%
Good health	33.6%	34.1%	0.5%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	17.3%	16%	-1.3%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	6.2%	4.9%	-1.3%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around PR6 0BZ this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.8%	31.1%	-6.7%	18.2%	12.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	8.9%	-3.5%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	9.7%	-2.3%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	10.9%	3.6%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	16%	5.2%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	15.4%	21.4%	6.0%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	4.2%	1.9%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.6%	96.9%	-0.7%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.6%	98.3%	0.7%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	98.3%	1.1%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	18.9%	13.5%	5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22%	37.2%	-15.2%
Christian	73.1%	46.2%	26.9%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Whimberry Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whimberry Close was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whimberry Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 69th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PR6 0BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whimberry Close are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chorley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whimberry Close, Chorley, PR6 0BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR6 0BZ

Average Price
£307,205

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£307,205

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whimberry Close

Average Price
£306,570

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£306,570

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whimberry CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Whimberry Close, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-12-12	£268,548
2 Whimberry Close, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2022-10-24	£259,599
5 Whimberry Close, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2015-05-20	£251,973
1 Whimberry Close, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2014-04-17	£336,603
4 Whimberry Close, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2011-10-19	£283,459

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR6 0BZ

Employment

PR6 0BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR6 0BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	17
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	4out of 4	299 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	4out of 4	1,654 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP	3out of 4	333 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX	3out of 4	482 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE	3out of 4	503 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Cedar Road , PR6 0JF	3out of 4	731 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	4out of 4	1,444 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	3out of 4	1,698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	2,058 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS	3out of 4	2,532 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ	3out of 4	2,990 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG	- not rated	554 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS	- not rated	957 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ	4out of 4	1,559 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN	3out of 4	1,993 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	3out of 4	2,118 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken	215 - 217 Eaves Lane, Chorley	268 yd
Tuck Inn	39 Harpers Lane, Chorley	932 yd
92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ	ATC Centre, Lord Street	934 yd
Calico Lounge	Unit 8, Market Walk Extension, Union Street	995 yd
Luciano's At Chorley	Unit 4, Market Walk Extension	995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Derby Arms	211 Eaves Lane, Chorley	277 yd
East Ward Conservative Club	Stump Lane, Chorley	318 yd
The Masons Arms	Masons Arms, 98 Harpers Lane	662 yd
Malt N Hops	Malt And Hops, 50 - 52 Friday Street	802 yd
No 3 Club	Unit 1, Primrose Bank House	802 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Katy's Kitchen	Katys Kitchen, 188 Eaves Lane	222 yd
Gwok Hing	Gwok Hing Chinese Takeaway, 209 Eaves Lane	276 yd
Shathi	Shathi Indian Tandoori Takeaway, 234 Eaves Lane	298 yd
Wing Sing	240 Eaves Lane, Chorley	298 yd
Mama Mia	242 Eaves Lane, Chorley	298 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore, Harpers Lane	656 yd
Cowling Stores	2 Cowling Brow, Chorley	961 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street	995 yd
Farmfoods	Water Street, Chorley	1,005 yd
Asda	Water Street, Chorley	1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peter'S Church Of England Primary School EAVES LANE	grass pitches	593 yd
X Fit FRIDAY STREET	health and fitness suite	805 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD	grass pitches	810 yd
All Seasons Leisure Centre WATER STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	903 yd
Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW	grass pitches	1,047 yd
Chorley Fitness Chapel Street	health and fitness suite	1,049 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PR6 0BZ