Darlington Close is in Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 9FL is located in the Chorley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 2011-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darlington Close, Chorley, PR6 9FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 9FF, PR6 9FJ, PR6 9FG, PR6 0TN, PR6 9FH, PR6 0TW, PR6 0TQ, PR6 0TY, PR6 0BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR6 9FL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 9FL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 39.2% | 34% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 55.3% | 8.8% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 54.2% | 64.9% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 5.6% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9FL this area, 5.7% 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 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 5.7% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 51.7% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.4% | 92.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darlington Close was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Chorley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darlington Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Darlington Close, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-11-25 | £161,613 |
| 3 Darlington Close, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2024-08-19 | £170,491 |
| 11 Darlington Close, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-05-31 | £177,664 |
| 20 Darlington Close, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-03-31 | £170,533 |
| 27 Darlington Close, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-01-31 | £273,385 |
PR6 9FL 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 | 220 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Devonport Way , PR6 0TE | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Wright Street , PR6 0SP | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Eaves Lane , PR6 0DX | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Cedar Road , PR6 0JF | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Astley Road , PR7 1RS | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road , PR6 0DG | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley Astley Park School Harrington Road , PR7 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppercrust Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 215 - 217 Eaves Lane, Chorley | 532 yd | |
| 92 (Chorley) ATC Squadron HQ | ATC Centre, Lord Street | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby Arms | 211 Eaves Lane, Chorley | 471 yd | |
| East Ward Conservative Club | Stump Lane, Chorley | 550 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 9 - 11 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 748 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 98 Harpers Lane | 933 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 20 Steeley Lane, Chorley | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwok Hing | Gwok Hing Chinese Takeaway, 209 Eaves Lane | 470 yd | |
| Katy's Kitchen | Katys Kitchen, 188 Eaves Lane | 479 yd | |
| Shathi | Shathi Indian Tandoori Takeaway, 234 Eaves Lane | 578 yd | |
| Wing Sing | 240 Eaves Lane, Chorley | 578 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 242 Eaves Lane, Chorley | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowling Stores | 2 Cowling Brow, Chorley | 819 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Harpers Lane | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S Church Of England Primary School EAVES LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Gillett Playing Fields COWLING BROW | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| X Fit FRIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.