Mackay Croft is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 0RQ is located in the Chorley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mackay Croft, Chorley, PR6 0RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 0RB, PR6 0BJ, PR6 0BD, PR6 0RR, PR6 0RN, PR6 0BA, PR6 0BE, PR6 0RG, PR6 0RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR6 0RQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.8% | 52.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR6 0RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.8% | 50.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 30.3% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 22.8% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 15.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 20.7% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 94.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 94.2% | 89.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 89.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.3% | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mackay Croft was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mackay Croft has the 17th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 150th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mackay Croft, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-02-24 | £119,648 |
| 12 Mackay Croft, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-04-26 | £114,949 |
| 14 Mackay Croft, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-09-12 | £158,887 |
| 14 Mackay Croft, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,500 | 2018-12-21 | £136,397 |
| 5 Mackay Croft, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-10-21 | £117,799 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Highfield Road South , PR7 1RB | 2out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,299 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 | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,467 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 | 265 yd | |
| Woodchats | Chorley Interchange, Clifford Street | 355 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | McDonalds, Clifford Street | 355 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe | Inspire, Chorley Youth Zone | 365 yd | |
| Calico Lounge | Unit 8, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | 20 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 172 yd | |
| Malt N Hops | Malt And Hops, 50 - 52 Friday Street | 228 yd | |
| No 3 Club | Unit 1, Primrose Bank House | 228 yd | |
| Sams Bar | 12 Railway Street, Chorley | 355 yd | |
| The Ale Station | The Ale Station Limited, 60 Chapel Street | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Kee Takeaway | 60 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 172 yd | |
| Daisy Tandoori | 44 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 172 yd | |
| McKrisps | McKrisps Caterers, 48 Steeley Lane | 172 yd | |
| Amigos | 26 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 172 yd | |
| China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips) | China Garden, 64 Seymour Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 412 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 451 yd | |
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 523 yd | |
| Asda | ASDA, Bolton Street | 717 yd | |
| Cowling Stores | 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| All Seasons Leisure Centre WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| St Laurences C Of E Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Victory Park DUKE STREET | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Coronation Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.