Lancaster Drive is in Brinscall, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 8QA 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 Lancaster Drive, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 8PX, PR6 8PZ, PR6 8ST, PR6 8PY, PR6 8JU, PR6 8QB, PR6 8SX, PR6 8SU, PR6 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR6 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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 | 20.2% | 21.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 66.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 53.8% | 53.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 42.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99% | 99.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.3% | 96.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 73.9% | 46.2% | 27.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 0.4% | 6.0% | -5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Drive was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Chorley North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lancaster Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chorley North East and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lancaster Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2014-11-24 | £294,031 |
| 4 Lancaster Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-09-13 | £210,809 |
| 1 Lancaster Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2002-09-27 | £248,363 |
| 6 Lancaster Drive, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2000-11-23 | £265,646 |
PR6 8QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School School Lane , Brinscall PR6 8PT | 4out of 4 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell Bury Lane , Withnell PR6 8SD | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withnell Fold Primary School Withnell Fold , Withnell PR6 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Village Primary School Bolton Road , Abbey Village PR6 8DD | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School South Hill , Blackburn Road PR6 8LL | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Learning Centre 150 Chorley Road , Withnell PR6 8BN | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Lodge 173 Preston Road , Whittle-Le-Woods PR6 7AX | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 5,269 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 Little Tiger | Oak Tree Inn, 58 School Lane | 376 yd | |
| The Cottage Tea Room | 25A School Lane, Brinscall | 438 yd | |
| Brinscall Public Baths | Lodge Bank, Brinscall | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinscall & Withnell Ath & Rec | Brinscall And Withnell Sports Club, School Lane | 263 yd | |
| The Cricketers Arms | 94 School Lane, Brinscall | 264 yd | |
| Saint Josephs Social Club | St Josephs Social Club, 40 School Lane | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy's Fish & Chips | Murphy's Fish And Chips, 7 School Lane | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brinscall Cricket Club CANTERBURY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 169 yd |
| Brinscall St John'S C Of E And Methodist Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| School Lane SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Brinscall Swimming Pool LODGE BANK | swimming pool | 530 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School BURY LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.