Eaves Lane is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 0TA 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 Eaves Lane, Chorley, PR6 0TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 0SZ, PR6 0SY, PR6 0TB, PR6 0TU, PR6 0SQ, PR6 0EL, PR6 0EZ, PR6 0ST, PR6 0SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR6 0TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 0TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 41.5% | 51.5% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 29% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 40.7% | 43.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 0TA this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 29.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 23.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 18.1% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 73.8% | 72.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 84.4% | 83% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 83% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 1.5% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eaves Lane was 211.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.3% higher than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eaves Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 29th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £300 | 2019-09-12 | £352 |
| 150 Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2017-12-13 | £126,151 |
| 146 Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-02-09 | £113,176 |
| 148 Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-03-26 | £125,068 |
| 150 Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2005-05-27 | £155,146 |
PR6 0TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 1,299 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 | 105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Cedar Road , PR6 0JF | 3out of 4 | 964 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 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 215 - 217 Eaves Lane, Chorley | 372 yd | |
| 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ | ATC Centre, Lord Street | 600 yd | |
| Woodchats | Chorley Interchange, Clifford Street | 747 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | McDonalds, Clifford Street | 747 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe | Inspire, Chorley Youth Zone | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby Arms | 211 Eaves Lane, Chorley | 206 yd | |
| East Ward Conservative Club | Stump Lane, Chorley | 303 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 20 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 536 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 9 - 11 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 550 yd | |
| Malt N Hops | Malt And Hops, 50 - 52 Friday Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips) | China Garden, 64 Seymour Street | 205 yd | |
| Gwok Hing | Gwok Hing Chinese Takeaway, 209 Eaves Lane | 205 yd | |
| Katy's Kitchen | Katys Kitchen, 188 Eaves Lane | 328 yd | |
| Shathi | Shathi Indian Tandoori Takeaway, 234 Eaves Lane | 530 yd | |
| Wing Sing | 240 Eaves Lane, Chorley | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowling Stores | 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 667 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street | 777 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Iceland, 34 Market Walk | 836 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Harpers Lane | 890 yd | |
| Booths | Booths Supermarket, New Market Street | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Chorley Fitness Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| St Peter'S Church Of England Primary School EAVES LANE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| All Seasons Leisure Centre WATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.