PR6 8BJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PR6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PR which means Preston.
- Postal District. In our case PR6.
- Postal Sector. In our case PR6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BJ.
The regional mail center for the post area PR is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PR6 8BJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CHORLEY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR6 8BJ postcode have the street address of Blackburn Road.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 5 individuals call the PR6 8BJ postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8BJ is within the village of Withnell.
The PR6 8BJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8BJ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in PR6 8BJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for PR6 8BJ
| Latitude | 53.710153772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.56642895563 |
Weather Forecast for PR6 8BJ
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 34.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 32.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Thunder shower (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 67.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 53.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Mon 13th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 22.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 57.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 83.00% | SE 11 mph |
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 83.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 57.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 47.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 19.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 39.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 9 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 39.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 36.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 36.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of PR6 8BJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Address: Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School, Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5NX
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01254201419
Abbey Village Primary School
Address: Abbey Village Primary School, Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8DD
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01254830489
Feniscowles Primary School
Address: Feniscowles Primary School, Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EG
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01254201054
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Address: St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01254201495
Withnell Fold Primary School
Address: Withnell Fold Primary School, Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BA
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01254830437
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8SD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01254830400
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Address: Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School, School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8PT
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01254830700
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8NH
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01254852379
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8BJ
376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 66 NEW CHAPEL STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4DT
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
MILL HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17 NEW WELLINGTON STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4DY
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8BJ
WITHNELL PHARMACY
Address: 17 BURY LANE, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8RX
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 830180
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5HX
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 200094
CLAYFIELDS CHEMIST
Address: 8 ALDER DRIVE, HOGHTON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 0AD
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 854376
LIVESEY PHARMACY
Address: 238 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4QL
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 582872
BENTHAM ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 8 BENTHAM ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 4PN
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 202870
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8BJ
EYECARE OPTICIANS (BLACKBURN)
Address: 372 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
EYE HD OPTICS LTD T/A BUBBLE EYECARE - HOME VISITING OPTICIAN
Address: LITTLE ACRE, BILLINGE END ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 6QB
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: :
4668 CLAYTON GREEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRE DRIVE, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: :
ON SIGHT CARE
Address: 24 BUNCER LANE, BLACKBURN, BB2 6SN
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
OPTIHOME DIRECT LIMITED
Address: 99 BUNCER LANE, BLACKBURN, BB2 6SN
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8BJ
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
FENISCOWLES SURGERY
Address: 696 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5EP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
513 PRESTON OLD ROAD
Address: 513 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5NU
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 201648
BENTHAM ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BENTHAM ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4QD
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617474
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
Transport Links near PR6 8BJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8BJ
- Pleasington
Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQDistance: 2.09 milesDriving Time: 3.55 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 2.76 milesDriving Time: 4.98 minutes - Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 3.90 milesDriving Time: 7.67 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 5.62 milesDriving Time: 6.35 minutes - Darwen
Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DEDistance: 5.87 milesDriving Time: 8.47 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8BJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8BJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8BJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8BJ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Chorley District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Chorley District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Chorley District at the following link Chorley District.How much is the Council Tax?
Chorley District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Chorley District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PR6 8BJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Lancashire County CouncilHouse Sales in PR6 8BJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £5,000 | £5,000 | £5,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8BJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 5.18 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Asda |
| Iceland, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 5.28 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4HY | 5.36 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Aldi |
| Lidl, Whalley Banks, BLACKBURN, BB2 1NU | 6.20 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Lidl |
| Lidl, Duckworth Street, DARWEN, BB3 1QA | 6.37 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8BJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 4.23 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 4.31 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 6.44 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 7.43 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 3.28 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 3.47 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 4.29 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 4.71 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 4.33 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 4.37 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 4.39 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 5.33 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 5.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8BJ to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |