PR6 9AR postcode in Chorley, Lancashire
PR6 9AR is a postcode in Chorley, in the Chorley East ward. It is in the Chorley parliamentary constituency and the Lancashire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where PR6 9AR is, and what is near it
- PR6 9AR
- Other postcodes in PR6 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.6572, longitude -2.6087)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after PR6 9AR?
- ChorleyDistrict council Chorley: bins, council tax, planning
- LancashireCounty council Lancashire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around PR6 9AR Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- LancashirePolice force area
- ChorleyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at PR6 9AR?
87% of the homes and businesses at PR6 9AR can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 3% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Chorley: 93%
Chorley: 98%
The line marks the figure across Chorley.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at PR6 9AR?
BinDayBuddy has not read Chorley Council's days for PR6 9AR today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for PR6 9AR on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is PR6 9AR at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 49 homes and businesses at PR6 9AR. 31 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Chorley
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for PR6 9AR: 1,433 properties in Chorley are at high risk (2.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Chorley
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of PR6 9AR is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 13:26 on 22 October 2026.
- Black Brook at Chorley, Heapey Road to CowlingFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Black Brook at Chorley, Heapey Road to Cowling
- River Lostock and River YarrowFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Lostock and River Yarrow
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 13:26 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near PR6 9AR?
Homes in PR6 9 sold for a typical £265,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 107 sales, up 15.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £380,000 42 sales
- Semi-detached £238,500 22 sales
- Terraced £202,500 41 sales
- Flat or maisonette 2 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole PR6 district: a typical £230,000 from 405 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in PR6 9AR
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in PR6 9AR from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near PR6 9AR?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,110 homes in the neighbourhood around PR6 9AR. Over half of them (59%) are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (23%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Chorley for 2026‑27: £2,430. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,620 (band A) to £4,050 (band G); band A, the most common, is £1,620.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 650 (59%) | £1,620 |
| Band B | about 140 (13%) | £1,890 |
| Band C | about 140 (13%) | £2,160 |
| Band D | about 80 (7%) | £2,430 |
| Band E | about 80 (7%) | £2,970 |
| Band F | about 10 (1%) | £3,510 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £4,050 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,860 |
When the homes were built
- 23% Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- 18% 1945 to 1964
- 13% 1965 to 1982
- 7% 1983 to 1999
- 13% 2000 to 2009
- 21% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Chorley before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of PR6 9AR is in (ONS area E01024926), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near PR6 9AR?
The nearest open schools to PR6 9AR, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to PR6 9AR?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PR6 9AR is Chorley Rail Station, 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- Chorley Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station Railway station 3.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near PR6 9AR, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near PR6 9AR?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PR6 9AR, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Chorley Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01257 513970 1.7 kmCycle
- Library House Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01257 262801 1.8 kmCycle
- Gab Healthcare Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 01257 513930 1.8 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near PR6 9AR?
The nearest charging points to the centre of PR6 9AR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Rolec Charging point · 4 chargers 1.4 kmCycle
- GeniePoint Charging point · 2 chargers · CHAdeMO 1.5 kmCycle
- BP Pulse Charging point · 2 chargers 1.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PR6 9AR?
The nearest to the centre of PR6 9AR, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Jones Dental Practice Phone 01257 260022 1.4 kmCycle
- St George's Dental Practice Phone 01257 262545 1.6 kmCycle
- You Dental and Aesthetics Phone 07944 189060 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to PR6 9AR?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report November 2023 · Phone 01257 261222 2.1 kmCycle
- Euxton Hall Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01257 276261 4.5 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near PR6 9AR?
The nearest care homes to the centre of PR6 9AR, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Rivington Park Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01257 269029 700 mWalk
- Jasmine Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01257 268139 900 mWalk
- The Grange Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01257 241133 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PR6 9AR?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PR6 9AR, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Evergreen Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01257 262385 700 mWalk
- Boots, 24 Market Walk Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01257 262648 1.4 kmCycle
- Cohens Chemist, The Chorley Surgery Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01257 262613 1.7 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near PR6 9AR?
The nearest vets to the centre of PR6 9AR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Hillcrest Animal Hospital 1.4 kmCycle
- Chorley Vets Phone +441257274767 1.6 kmCycle
- Pinewood Veterinary Practice 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is PR6 9AR in a conservation area?
The centre of PR6 9AR is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near PR6 9AR?
Police.uk records 189 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of PR6 9AR in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 7, drugs 6, robbery 5, possession of weapons 4, burglary 2, bicycle theft 1, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for PR6 9AR
- Ward
- Chorley East
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Chorley
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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