Carlton Avenue is in Clayton Le Woods, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 7QG is located in the Clayton West & Cuerden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Avenue, Clayton Le Woods, Chorley, PR6 7QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 7QQ, PR6 7JA, PR6 7QA, PR6 7QB, PR6 7PZ, PR6 7RP, PR6 7RR, PR6 7RQ, PR6 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR6 7QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 23.1% | 24% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 53.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 40.8% | 43.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 39% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 10.6% | -12.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 21.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 28.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 99% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.2% | 95.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Avenue was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carlton Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Carlton Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-28 | £180,428 |
| 42 Carlton Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-09-08 | £198,397 |
| 2 Carlton Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-26 | £219,898 |
| 27 Carlton Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-18 | £209,874 |
| 12 Carlton Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2021-09-13 | £202,020 |
PR6 7QG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School Manor Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7JR | 3out of 4 | 204 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 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Clayton Green PR6 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Preston Road , Whittle-le-Woods PR6 7PS | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR5 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Community 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 | 4,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Centre Drive, Clayton-Le-Woods | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | Halfway House Pub And Restaurant, 470 Preston Road | 451 yd | |
| Tutto | 470 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods | 593 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Radburn Brow, Clayton-Le-Woods | 794 yd | |
| The Ley Inn | Back Lane, Clayton-Le-Woods | 890 yd | |
| Brindle Distillery | Holmes Farm, Sandy Lane | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 90 - 92 Chorley Old Road, Whittle-Le-Woods | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 144 Chorley Old Road, Whittle-Le-Woods | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Road Primary School Manor Road | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Clayton-Le-Woods C Of E Primary School BACK LANE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic Primary School Preston Road | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Whittle Le Woods C Of E Primary School PRESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.