Devonport Way, Chorley, PR6 0SX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR6 0SX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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	53.8%	47.7%	-6.1%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	46.2%	52.3%	6.1%	49.0%	3.3%

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 area around PR6 0SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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	39.6%	45.7%	6.1%	37.9%	7.8%
Married: Opposite sex	27.5%	24.7%	-2.8%	44.2%	-19.5%
Separated	3.9%	1.4%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	16.4%	21.5%	5.1%	9.1%	12.4%
Widowed	12.6%	6.8%	-5.8%	6.1%	0.7%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.4%	36.3%	-6.1%	48.4%	-12.1%
Good health	25.8%	33.8%	8.0%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	15.9%	17.3%	1.4%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	10.6%	8.6%	-2.0%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	5.3%	4%	-1.3%	1.2%	2.8%

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.

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 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.7%	22.9%	-12.8%	18.2%	4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.3%	12.4%	-7.9%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	19.7%	5.2%	13.4%	6.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.3%	2.0%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	13.8%	5.1%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	21.6%	7.1%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	1%	2.3%	1.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
White	99.2%	95.3%	-3.9%	81.4%	13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.8% 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	98.1%	92.8%	-5.3%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	0.8%	4.3%	3.5%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	92.8%	-4.9%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70%	76.7%	-6.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	26%	13.5%	12.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Devonport Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonport Way was 188.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% higher than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Devonport Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 35th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

🔎 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 0SX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Devonport Way are based on 14 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 Devonport Way, Chorley, PR6 0SX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR6 0SX

Average Price
£75,528

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£75,528

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Devonport Way

Average Price
£93,767

Semi-Detached
£158,167

Terraced
£118,900

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£70,008

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Devonport WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6A The Flats Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£54,000	2019-06-28	£64,437
1A The Flats Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£63,950	2014-09-26	£87,077
6A The Flats Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£46,500	2014-05-14	£66,601
1A The Flats Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£56,000	2013-01-11	£80,092
6A The Flats Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2004-10-13	£76,036

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR6 0SX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	65
Retired	41
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Looking after home or family	16
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	12
Construction	9
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Education	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	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	402 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	4out of 4	1,199 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE	3out of 4	128 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP	3out of 4	338 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB	3out of 4	473 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	3out of 4	1,152 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	3out of 4	1,155 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	4out of 4	1,631 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS	3out of 4	2,007 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	3out of 4	2,018 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ	3out of 4	2,616 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS	- not rated	675 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG	- not rated	677 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ	4out of 4	1,514 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN	3out of 4	1,528 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ	3out of 4	1,656 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
92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ	ATC Centre, Lord Street	591 yd
Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken	215 - 217 Eaves Lane, Chorley	607 yd
Inspire Cafe	Inspire, Chorley Youth Zone	811 yd
Woodchats	Chorley Interchange, Clifford Street	821 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	McDonalds, Clifford Street	821 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prince Of Wales	9 - 11 Cowling Brow, Chorley	321 yd
The Derby Arms	211 Eaves Lane, Chorley	443 yd
East Ward Conservative Club	Stump Lane, Chorley	539 yd
The Railway Hotel	20 Steeley Lane, Chorley	563 yd
The Potters Arms	Potters Arms, 42 Brooke Street	685 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips)	China Garden, 64 Seymour Street	180 yd
3BZ	7 Cowling Brow, Chorley	383 yd
China Star	14 Cowling Brow, Chorley	433 yd
Gwok Hing	Gwok Hing Chinese Takeaway, 209 Eaves Lane	441 yd
Katy's Kitchen	Katys Kitchen, 188 Eaves Lane	561 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cowling Stores	2 Cowling Brow, Chorley	433 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street	893 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	Iceland, 34 Market Walk	926 yd
Booths	Booths Supermarket, New Market Street	1,001 yd
Asda	ASDA, Bolton Street	1,029 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW	grass pitches	535 yd
X Fit FRIDAY STREET	health and fitness suite	656 yd
Chorley Fitness Chapel Street	health and fitness suite	841 yd
Old Mill Leisure Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Cowling Mill Cowling Mill Cowling Brow	indoor bowls	861 yd
Body Rock Gym & Aerobic Fitness Centre (Closed) Bolton Street	health and fitness suite	1,011 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 0SX