Yarrow Road is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 0LU is located in the Chorley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yarrow Road, Chorley, PR6 0LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 0LY, PR6 0LW, PR6 0NT, PR6 0LT, PR6 0LS, PR6 0LN, PR6 0NU, PR6 0LZ, PR6 0LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR6 0LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 35.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 47.6% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 52.1% | 52.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 14.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 30.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.7% | 92.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.9% | 95.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarrow Road was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarrow Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 110th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Yarrow Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2025-03-20 | £98,248 |
| 27 Yarrow Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-01-28 | £59,649 |
| 93 Yarrow Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-01-19 | £128,767 |
| 101 Yarrow Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2023-01-12 | £104,040 |
| 95 Yarrow Road, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-09-02 | £114,140 |
PR6 0LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley Carr Lane , PR7 3JU | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ | ATC Centre, Lord Street | 740 yd | |
| Jamun Tree | 90 - 92 Bolton Street, Chorley | 821 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Unit 5 | 887 yd | |
| Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-Store Cafe) | Compass UK And Ireland (Asda In-St, Bolton Street | 935 yd | |
| Texas Steakhouse | 48 Bolton Street, Chorley | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 9 - 11 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 288 yd | |
| The Potters Arms | Potters Arms, 42 Brooke Street | 589 yd | |
| The Spinners At Cowling | 77 - 79 Cowling Road, Chorley | 641 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 20 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 796 yd | |
| Chorley Sporting Club | Chorley Football Supporters Club, Duke Street | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 14 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 215 yd | |
| 3BZ | 7 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 256 yd | |
| China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips) | China Garden, 64 Seymour Street | 663 yd | |
| JJ Chinese Fish & Chips | J J Fish And Chips, 172 Bolton Street | 756 yd | |
| Gourmet Takeaway Chorley | At Duke Of York, 124 Bolton Street | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowling Stores | 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 215 yd | |
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 939 yd | |
| One Stop | 139 Carr Lane, Chorley | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Old Mill Leisure Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Cowling Mill Cowling Mill Cowling Brow | indoor bowls | 328 yd |
| Albany Academy BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School CARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Chorley St James Cricket Club LINESMANS COTTAGE LINESMANS COTTAGE LONG LANE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.