Shaw Hill is in Whittle Le Woods, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 7PP is located in the Buckshaw & Whittle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaw Hill, Whittle Le Woods, Chorley, PR6 7PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 7PN, PR6 7PR, PR6 7PW, PR6 7HL, PR6 7HQ, PR6 7LE, PR6 7PD, PR6 7LF, PR6 7NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR6 7PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR6 7PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13% | 19.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 76.7% | 68.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.4% | 65.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 24.8% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 7PP this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 52.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 92.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 93.5% | 94.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 94.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 74.1% | 46.2% | 27.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Hill was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% lower than the Adlington & Anderton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaw Hill has the 20th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton and the 171st highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandfells Shaw Hill, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-06-15 | £874,125 |
| Royle Shaw Hill, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-10-27 | £656,572 |
| Dunscar Shaw Hill, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2013-11-26 | £695,506 |
| The Grange Shaw Hill, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £1,435,000 | 2005-09-30 | £2,261,144 |
| The Coppice Shaw Hill, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 1999-12-06 | £841,263 |
PR6 7PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR6 7PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR6 7PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Preston Road , Whittle-le-Woods PR6 7PS | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village Unity Place , Buckshaw Village PR7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School Manor Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7JR | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Back Lane , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7EU | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School South Hill , Blackburn Road PR6 8LL | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House School Hallgate , PR7 1XA | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Hill Golf Club | Shaw Hill Hotel And Country Club, Preston Road | 23 yd | |
| Elliot's Bistro | Mediterranean 3, At The Bay Horse | 628 yd | |
| Whittle Vintage Tearooms | 34 Chorley Old Road, Whittle-Le-Woods | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck Inn | Waterhouse Green, Whittle-Le-Woods | 307 yd | |
| Sea View Inn | 2 Preston Road, Whittle-Le-Woods | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 90 - 92 Chorley Old Road, Whittle-Le-Woods | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 144 Chorley Old Road, Whittle-Le-Woods | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Hill Hotel Golf & Country Club SHAW HILL | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 99 yd |
| Whittle Fc DAMSON HOUSE DAMSON HOUSE KEM MILL LANE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Whittle & Clayton Le Woods Cricket Club Kem Mill Lane | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Whittle Le Woods C Of E Primary School PRESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 705 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.9% |
| Median download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.