Blackburn Street is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 0PQ 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 Blackburn Street, Chorley, PR6 0PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 0PL, PR6 0PJ, PR6 0PG, PR6 0RS, PR6 0RW, PR6 0RU, PR6 0RX, PR6 0NH, PR6 0NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR6 0PQ is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 46.7% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 53.3% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 39.4% | 40.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 34.7% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 16.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 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.
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 23.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 19.5% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 21.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 17.5% | 19.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 67.5% | 64.9% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 88.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0.9% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackburn Street was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackburn Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 92nd highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Blackburn Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-01-19 | £119,994 |
| 12 Blackburn Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-02-15 | £151,215 |
| 4 Blackburn Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-04-04 | £144,764 |
| 10 Blackburn Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2017-02-15 | £163,098 |
| 8 Blackburn Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-08-12 | £116,426 |
PR6 0PQ 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 846 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 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Highfield Road South , PR7 1RB | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,243 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 | 350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 241 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe | Inspire, Chorley Youth Zone | 497 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Unit 5 | 527 yd | |
| Woodchats | Chorley Interchange, Clifford Street | 530 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | McDonalds, Clifford Street | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | 20 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 259 yd | |
| The Potters Arms | Potters Arms, 42 Brooke Street | 321 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 9 - 11 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 390 yd | |
| Sams Bar | 12 Railway Street, Chorley | 430 yd | |
| The Ale Station | The Ale Station Limited, 60 Chapel Street | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips) | China Garden, 64 Seymour Street | 254 yd | |
| Loy Kee Takeaway | 60 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 259 yd | |
| Daisy Tandoori | 44 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 259 yd | |
| McKrisps | McKrisps Caterers, 48 Steeley Lane | 259 yd | |
| Amigos | 26 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowling Stores | 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 507 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 645 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 651 yd | |
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 654 yd | |
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Old Mill Leisure Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Cowling Mill Cowling Mill Cowling Brow | indoor bowls | 876 yd |
| Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Albany Academy BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Rangletts Recreation Ground RANGLETTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.