Blackburn Road is in Higher Wheelton, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 8HZ is located in the Chorley North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, Chorley, PR6 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 8EY, PR6 8EU, PR6 8HA, PR6 8HQ, PR6 8EP, PR6 8EX, PR6 8HG, PR6 8HJ, PR6 8JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR6 8HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 55.1% | 54% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 26.9% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 47.1% | 45.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 15.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 44.5% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.8% | 98.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 98.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackburn Road was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Adlington & Anderton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackburn Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton and the 77th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Motor Services (Wheelton) Ltd Blackburn Road, Chorley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-06-16 | £394,151 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PR6 8HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School South Hill , Blackburn Road PR6 8LL | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Preston Road , Whittle-le-Woods PR6 7PS | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withnell Fold Primary School Withnell Fold , Withnell PR6 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School School Lane , Brinscall PR6 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,407 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 | 2,941 yd | Community 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 | 3,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 5,289 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,490 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Learning Centre 150 Chorley Road , Withnell PR6 8BN | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Tea Room At Wheelton | 202 Blackburn Road, Wheelton | 33 yd | |
| Whins Green Kitchen | Whins Farm Barn, Whins Lane | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 196 Blackburn Road, Wheelton | 77 yd | |
| The Top Lock Hotel | Top Lock, Copthurst Lane | 468 yd | |
| The Dressers Arms | Briers Brow, Wheelton | 555 yd | |
| The Red Cat | 114 Blackburn Road, Heapey | 685 yd | |
| Saint Chads Parish Centre | St Chads Parish Centre, 235 Town Lane | 693 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.