POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
PR6 0HF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 25 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 19 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £104,998Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 25 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mPR6 0HF links 11 transport stops within 400m and 50 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Bretherton Arms (BCT) at about 278m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Chorley Rail Station at about 735m.
Local business
266 within 1200mPR6 0HF currently links 266 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 73 food and drink, 58 personal services, 38 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Maddisons Hair & Beauty at about 180m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
768 online job adverts observedChorley local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 849 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched PR6 0HF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
25 nearby school rows25 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for PR6 0HF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 17PR6 0HF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 17 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 250, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 33 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£104,998
Strong sample. Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of PR6 0HF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
73 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (46), cafe (17), restaurant (10).
Amenity group
Personal services
58 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (32), beauty (26).
Amenity group
Nightlife
38 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (29), bar (9).
Amenity group
Retail
37 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (11), diy (11), mobile phone (9).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
Maddisons Hair & Beauty
Hairdresser at 57, Railway Road, Chorley.
Food and drink
Railway Road Chippy
Fast Food at 99, Railway Road, Chorley.
Food and drink
Fry-days Fish Bar
Fast Food at 24, Blackstone Road, Chorley.
Personal services
HEADLINES
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Tuck Inn
Fast Food at 39, Harpers Lane, Chorley.
Personal services
Hair by Margaret
Hairdresser at 1, Stratford Road, Chorley.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Abbey Village Primary School
Primary option in PR6 8DD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in PR6 9QZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Anderton Primary School
Primary option in PR6 9NN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for PR6 0HF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around PR6 0HF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like PR6 0HF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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