PR6 8BQ 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 (8BQ) 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 BQ.
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 8BQ 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 8BQ postcode have the street address of Chorley Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 13 individuals call the PR6 8BQ postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8BQ is within the village of Higher Wheelton.
The PR6 8BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8BQ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and detached.
Most properties in PR6 8BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for PR6 8BQ
| Latitude | 53.7055876454 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.57400255993 |
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Weather Forecast for PR6 8BQ
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 2 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 43.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 27.00% | E 2 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR6 8BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8BQ
| Average Mbps | 28.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 29.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 40.670 |
PR6 8BQ has an average download speed of 28.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
626 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (79,795) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,104,220) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8BQ
| Average Mbps | 4.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 6.350 |
PR6 8BQ has an average upload speed of 4.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,843 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (60,871) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,121,927) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the PR6 8BQ Postcode
Primary Schools
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Address: School Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8PT
Headteacher: Mrs Linda Clayton
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2012-04-20)
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01254830700
Withnell Fold Primary School
Address: Withnell Fold, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BA
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Moreton
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-05-08)
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01254830437
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Address: Bury Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8SD
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Cunliffe
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2019-10-09)
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01254830400
Secondary Schools
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Address: Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Milton
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-02-22)
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: 01254202519
Witton Park Academy
Address: Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Headteacher: Mr Andy Burton
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-04)
Distance: 5.04 miles
Contact: 01254264551
St Michael's Church of England High School
Address: Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Jenks
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-09-22)
Distance: 5.30 miles
Contact: 01257264740
Higher Schools
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 6.54 miles
Contact: 0125455144
St Mary's College
Address: Shear Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8DX
Headteacher: Mrs Elissa Best
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-01)
Distance: 7.08 miles
Contact:
Runshaw College
Address: Langdale Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Russell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-10)
Distance: 8.17 miles
Contact: 01772622677
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8BQ
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 66 NEW CHAPEL STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4DT
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
MILL HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17 NEW WELLINGTON STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4DY
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8BQ
WITHNELL PHARMACY
Address: 17 BURY LANE, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8RX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 830180
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5HX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 200094
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
CLAYFIELDS CHEMIST
Address: 8 ALDER DRIVE, HOGHTON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 0AD
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 854376
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 230 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HW
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262536
PHARMALOGIC
Address: 464 RANGLET ROAD, WALTON SUMMIT CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8AR
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 626834
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8BQ
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
4668 CLAYTON GREEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRE DRIVE, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE OPTICIANS (BLACKBURN)
Address: 372 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
EYE HD OPTICS LTD T/A BUBBLE EYECARE - HOME VISITING OPTICIAN
Address: LITTLE ACRE, BILLINGE END ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 6QB
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
ON SIGHT CARE
Address: 24 BUNCER LANE, BLACKBURN, BB2 6SN
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
OPTIHOME DIRECT LIMITED
Address: 99 BUNCER LANE, BLACKBURN, BB2 6SN
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8BQ
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
FENISCOWLES SURGERY
Address: 696 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5EP
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
513 PRESTON OLD ROAD
Address: 513 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5NU
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 201648
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
Transport Links near PR6 8BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8BQ
- Pleasington
Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQDistance: 2.63 milesDriving Time: 4.29 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 3.29 milesDriving Time: 5.72 minutes - Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 4.43 milesDriving Time: 8.41 minutes - Chorley
Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BSDistance: 5.13 milesDriving Time: 9.02 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 6.16 milesDriving Time: 7.09 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8BQ 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 8BQ 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 8BQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £303,530 | £303,530 | £303,530 | 1 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 4.68 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Asda |
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 5.81 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 5.95 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4HY | 6.02 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Lancaster Way, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7LJ | 6.24 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 4.07 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 4.66 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 6.35 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 6.99 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 3.69 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 3.82 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 4.27 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 4.73 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 3.95 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 4.77 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 4.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 5.11 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 6.22 miles | Directions from PR6 8BQ to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |