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PR6 8DA | Demographic profile

This area is in a desirable neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

National politics

    Chorley Co is represented by the Speaker party.

Speaker

National (General) Election 2019

67.3%
Speaker
23.67%
Independent
9.03%
Green
Voting margin 43.63%
Voting turnout 51.0%

This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Chorley Co, represented by the Speaker MP, Lindsay Hoyle. At the last general election Speaker won control with a majority of 17,392 votes over Independent. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.

Population

  • 1327 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
low density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1327 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the National average of 39
41 years old
5%
4%
0-4
6%
7%
5-9
6%
7%
10-15
4%
2%
16-19
6%
5%
20-24
6%
5%
25-29
19%
18%
30-44
25%
32%
45-64
18%
16%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with young families

This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the National average
47k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.

Deprivation

  • Chorley performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Chorley performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Health
Manufacturing

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Health

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (70%) and Walking (16%)

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the North West region average of 39
41 years old
5%
4%
0-4
6%
7%
5-9
8%
7%
10-15
5%
2%
16-19
5%
5%
20-24
6%
5%
25-29
22%
18%
30-44
24%
32%
45-64
15%
16%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • North West region Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the North West region average
47k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the North West region average.

Deprivation

  • Chorley performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in North West
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Chorley performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Local politics

    Chorley Co is represented by the Labour party.

 
Labour

Local elections

32
Labour
10
Conservative
Voting margin 22

Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Chorley, which is controlled by the Labour party. At a county level, Lancashire provide some services.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly younger than the Blackburn Locality average of 43
41 years old
4%
4%
0-4
5%
7%
5-9
7%
7%
10-15
4%
2%
16-19
5%
5%
20-24
5%
5%
25-29
16%
18%
30-44
30%
32%
45-64
18%
16%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Blackburn Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is slightly higher than the Blackburn Locality average
47k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the Blackburn Locality average.

Deprivation

  • Chorley scores better than Blackburn in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Chorley performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.