Broad Oak Close is in Adlington, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR6 9RU is located in the Adlington & Anderton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Oak Close, Adlington, Chorley, PR6 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR6 9RR, PR6 9SG, PR6 9RT, PR6 9RP, PR6 9LG, PR6 9RX, PR6 9RS, PR6 9LN, PR6 9SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR6 9RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.6% | 52.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR6 9RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 44.9% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 38.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.3% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 19.8% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 15.3% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Oak Close was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% lower than the Adlington & Anderton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Oak Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton and the 177th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Broad Oak Close, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-25 | £178,032 |
| 17 Broad Oak Close, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-11-04 | £179,568 |
| 19 Broad Oak Close, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2022-08-24 | £215,214 |
| 3 Broad Oak Close, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2022-01-21 | £220,345 |
| 4 Broad Oak Close, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-12-15 | £246,482 |
PR6 9RU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | 4out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School Railway Road , Adlington PR6 9QZ | 1out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Primary School Babylon Lane , PR6 9NN | 2out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton Rothwell Road , Anderton PR6 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adlington Primary School Park Road , Adlington PR7 4JA | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Foundation Primary School Horrobin Lane , Rivington BL6 7SE | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Southport Road , PR7 1LL | 3out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 4,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark Kitchen And Deli | 104 Chorley Road, Adlington | 135 yd | |
| Retreat | Retreat Restaurants Ltd, 19 Church Street | 626 yd | |
| White Bear Marina Cafe | White Bear Marina, Park Road | 777 yd | |
| Bistecca | BISTECCA, 6 Market Street | 915 yd | |
| Pin Croft Dyeing & Printing Co | Pincroft Dyeing And Printing Compan, Market Street | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardwell Arms | Chorley Road, Adlington | 233 yd | |
| The Top Spinners | 105 Railway Road, Adlington | 358 yd | |
| Elephant And Castle | Bolton Road, Adlington | 402 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 23 Church Street, Adlington | 626 yd | |
| The White Horse | 32 Chorley Road, Heath Charnock | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lam's Chinese Takeaway | 78 Chorley Road, Adlington | 135 yd | |
| Five Star Takeaway | Five Star Chinese Takeaway, 180 Chorley Road | 262 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 164 Chorley Road, Adlington | 264 yd | |
| Shapla Indian Takeaway | 178 Chorley Road, Adlington | 264 yd | |
| Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery | 2 Babylon Lane, Adlington | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 176 Chorley Road, Adlington | 264 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Bolton Road, Adlington | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V KING GEORGES FIELD PLAY AREA KING GEORGES FIELD PLAY AREA CHORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Adlington St Paul'S C Of E Primary School Railway Road | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Fairview FAIRVIEW YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE FAIRVIEW YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE HIGHFIELD ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Anderton Primary School Babylon Lane | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Anderton St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School ROTHWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Adlington Cricket Club off Huyton Road | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Jubilee Fields MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.