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The Beeches is in Brindle, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 8RA is located in the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Beeches, Brindle, Chorley, PR6 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PR6 8UF, PR6 8RP, PR6 7FL, PR6 7QP, PR6 7FG, PR6 7JQ, PR6 7SX, PR6 7FJ, PR6 7SQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR6 8RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.1%50.2%1.1% 51.0% -0.8%
Male50.9%49.8%-1.1% 49.0% 0.8%

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 vicinity of PR6 8RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single15.7%24.3%8.6% 37.9% -13.6%
Married: Opposite sex68.2%58.4%-9.8% 44.2% 14.2%
Separated1.3%0.8%-0.5% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced8.5%9%0.5% 9.1% -0.1%
Widowed6.4%7.5%1.1% 6.1% 1.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.1%60.3%6.2% 48.4% 11.9%
Good health36.7%31.5%-5.2% 33.6% -2.1%
Fair health7%4.8%-2.2% 12.7% -7.9%
Bad health1.6%2.1%0.5% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.6%1.2%0.6% 1.2% 0.0%

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.

In the area around PR6 8RA this area, 7.1% 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 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.6%7.1%-0.5% 18.2% -11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.9%7.9%-4.0% 9.6% -1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14%13%-1.0% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship5.1%4.3%-0.8% 5.3% -1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.1%16.9%3.8% 16.9% 0.0%
Degree or Similar46.6%48.8%2.2% 33.8% 15.0%
Other1.7%2%0.3% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.2%1.2% 0.7% 0.5%
Indian0%0.3%0.3% 3.1% -2.8%
Black African0%2.4%2.4% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%0.3%-0.6% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%1.8%1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
White97.8%91.5%-6.3% 81.4% 10.1%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.1%95.1%-3.0% 83.2% 11.9%
European Union0.3%0%-0.3% 6.1% -6.1%
Africa0%3%3.0% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia0.3%1.5%1.2% 5.6% -4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.3%0%-1.3% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.5%95.1%-2.4% 83.2% 11.9%
10+ Years0%3.3%3.3% 9.8% -6.5%
5-10 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years2.5%0.9%-1.6% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.4% 76.7% 11.7%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held10.4% 13.5% -3.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.6% 37.2% -12.6%
Christian68.8% 46.2% 22.6%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Hindu0.6% 1.7% -1.1%
Muslim0.6% 6.5% -5.9%
Not answered4.2% 6.0% -1.8%

Safety

Is The Beeches Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Beeches was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Beeches has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton and the 51st lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,200
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PR6 8RA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Beeches are based on 6 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 The Beeches, Brindle, Chorley, PR6 8RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR6 8RA

Average Price
£345,590
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£345,590
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Beeches

Average Price
£341,150
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£341,150
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BeechesStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 The Beeches, Chorley, Lancashire
Detached, an established residential building
£213,5002015-01-15 £319,291
9 The Beeches, Chorley, Lancashire
Detached, an established residential building
£183,0002011-02-23 £272,455
4 The Beeches, Chorley, Lancashire
Detached, an established residential building
£186,0002003-06-30 £419,445
1 The Beeches, Chorley, Lancashire
Detached, an established residential building
£104,0001999-10-29 £384,800
5 The Beeches, Chorley, Lancashire
Detached, an established residential building
£92,0001997-02-27 £387,797
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR6 8RA

Employment

PR6 8RA 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 Employee101
Retired59
Part-Time Employee32
Self-Employed20
Student (economically inactive)17
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Other3
Looking after home or family3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Education24
Human health and social work activities22
Manufacturing16
Construction16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Information and communication11
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Administrative and support service activities8
Other7
Financial and insurance activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Preston Road , Clayton Green PR6 7EB
3out of 4 388 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Westwood Primary School
Westwood Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR5 8LS
3out of 4 522 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Manor Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7JR
3out of 4 638 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Clayton Brook Primary School
Great Greens Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8HL
3out of 4 1,069 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Back Lane , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7EU
3out of 4 1,274 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB
3out of 4 3,961 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Balshaw's Church of England High School
Church Road , PR25 3AH
4out of 4 4,114 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN
2out of 4 4,203 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lostock Hall Academy
Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR
3out of 4 4,619 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wellfield Academy
Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP
2out of 4 4,724 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Runshaw College
Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ
- not rated 4,748 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cambian Red Rose School
Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN
- not rated 799 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Progress School
Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ
- not rated 1,197 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Roselyn House School
Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE
- not rated 2,877 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bridgeway School
Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP
- not rated 2,918 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Coppice School
Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY
3out of 4 3,679 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
PankuCentre Drive, Clayton-Le-Woods732 yd
Clayton Green Sports CentreClayton Green Centre, Clayton Green Road815 yd
Village Bite77 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge1,070 yd
Babybrook Nursery SchoolBabybrook Nursery, Great Greens Lane1,093 yd
Clayton Brook Village CafeClayton Brook Village Hall, Great Greens Lane1,093 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Lord NelsonRadburn Brow, Clayton-Le-Woods158 yd
Brindle DistilleryHolmes Farm, Sandy Lane337 yd
Tutto470 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods350 yd
Halfway HouseHalfway House Pub And Restaurant, 470 Preston Road406 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SubwayClayton Green Centre, Centre Drive873 yd
China BoxChina Box, 75 Tunley Holme1,070 yd
The Brook Chippy76 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge1,070 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl Great Britain LimitedPreston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods537 yd
Asda Stores LimitedAsda Superstore, Clayton Green Centre874 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Westwood Primary School
WESTWOOD ROAD
grass pitches383 yd
St Bede'S Catholic Primary School
Preston Road
grass pitches473 yd
Manor Road Primary School
Manor Road
grass pitches696 yd
Clayton Green Sports Centre
CENTRE DRIVE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts802 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed288.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.