PR6 covers Chorley in Lancashire and demonstrates moderate growth characteristics relative to national averages. Over the past five years, median property prices have appreciated at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental yields have grown faster at 5.8% annually, suggesting stronger investor demand in the lettings market. Population expansion has remained constrained at 0.7% across the same period. The district scores 52.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally—indicating performance above the median but without exceptional momentum. The area is classified as latent in gentrification stage, meaning established infrastructure and services precede any significant demographic shift or cultural transformation.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Chorley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by risk.
Chorley (PR6) common questions
Is Chorley up and coming?
Chorley (PR6) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 38% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Chorley safe?
Chorley has a safety score of 27/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chorley?
The average property price in Chorley (PR6) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chorley?
The median monthly rent in Chorley (PR6) is £760 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chorley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chorley (PR7), Leyland (PR25), Runcorn (WA7), Leyland (PR26), Wigan (WN1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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