Brown Street, Chorley, PR6 0TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR6 0TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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	55%	54.6%	-0.4%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	45%	45.4%	0.4%	49.0%	-3.6%

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 0TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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	36.4%	43.4%	7.0%	37.9%	5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	38.3%	33.2%	-5.1%	44.2%	-11.0%
Separated	3.7%	3.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	13.1%	16.6%	3.5%	9.1%	7.5%
Widowed	8.4%	3.4%	-5.0%	6.1%	-2.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.8%	44%	1.2%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	32.3%	31.9%	-0.4%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	13.4%	13.6%	0.2%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	7.8%	8.6%	0.8%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	3.7%	1.9%	-1.8%	1.2%	0.7%

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 15.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35%	25.4%	-9.6%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	14.1%	-0.9%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	19%	0.3%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	4.4%	1.1%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	18.5%	5.9%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	15.1%	4.4%	33.8%	-18.7%
Other	4.7%	3.4%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	2.7%	1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	92.9%	95.8%	2.9%	81.4%	14.4%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	93.3%	95.3%	2.0%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	95%	3.2%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.9%	0.8%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	3.5%	1.3%	2.2%
No passport held	22.9%	13.5%	9.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Brown Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Street was 152.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Brown Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 51st highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

🔎 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 0TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 Brown Street are based on 41 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 Brown Street, Chorley, PR6 0TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR6 0TH

Average Price
£110,802

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£142,731

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£46,942

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brown Street

Average Price
£150,604

Semi-Detached
£171,334

Terraced
£132,898

Detached
£220,066

Flats/Maisonettes
£63,955

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brown Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
227 Brown Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-01-31	£168,611
227 Brown Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2005-12-16	£186,861
231 Brown Street, Chorley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£22,500	2003-04-25	£47,416
229 Brown Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£45,000	2003-03-21	£131,698
227 Brown Street, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£17,600	2001-01-25	£75,219

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR6 0TH

Employment

PR6 0TH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Education	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL	- not rated	118 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU	4out of 4	1,359 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP	3out of 4	77 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP	- not rated	77 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE	4out of 4	321 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB	3out of 4	727 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX	3out of 4	731 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	- not rated	1,405 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS	3out of 4	1,405 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Albany Science College Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	- not rated	1,441 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY	3out of 4	1,441 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL	- not rated	1,901 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , Chorley PR6 0DG	- not rated	441 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ar-Rahmah Academy 142 Lyons Lane , PR6 0PJ	- not rated	486 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS	- not rated	686 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bennett House School 332 Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX	- not rated	698 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chorcliffe Preparatory School The Old Manse , Park Street PR7 1ER	- not rated	905 yd	Other independent school	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
Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken	215 - 217 Eaves Lane, Chorley	264 yd
92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ	ATC Centre, Lord Street	594 yd
Woodchats	Chorley Interchange, Clifford Street	687 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	McDonalds, Clifford Street	687 yd
Calico Lounge	Unit 8, Market Walk Extension, Union Street	692 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Derby Arms	211 Eaves Lane, Chorley	97 yd
East Ward Conservative Club	Stump Lane, Chorley	180 yd
Malt N Hops	Malt And Hops, 50 - 52 Friday Street	491 yd
No 3 Club	Unit 1, Primrose Bank House	491 yd
The Railway Hotel	20 Steeley Lane, Chorley	514 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gwok Hing	Gwok Hing Chinese Takeaway, 209 Eaves Lane	96 yd
Katy's Kitchen	Katys Kitchen, 188 Eaves Lane	231 yd
China Garden (Displaying Georges Fish And Chips)	China Garden, 64 Seymour Street	278 yd
Shathi	Shathi Indian Tandoori Takeaway, 234 Eaves Lane	436 yd
Wing Sing	240 Eaves Lane, Chorley	436 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 1, Market Walk Extension, Union Street	692 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	Iceland, 34 Market Walk	764 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore, Harpers Lane	782 yd
Cowling Stores	2 Cowling Brow, Chorley	785 yd
Booths	Booths Supermarket, New Market Street	823 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
X Fit FRIDAY STREET	health and fitness suite	480 yd
Chorley Fitness Chapel Street	health and fitness suite	719 yd
All Seasons Leisure Centre WATER STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	795 yd
St Peter'S Church Of England Primary School EAVES LANE	grass pitches	805 yd
Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW	grass pitches	893 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD	grass pitches	901 yd
Astley Park Fitness Centre (Closed) 1-3 1-3 Park Road	health and fitness suite	1,012 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 0TH