PR6 8DR 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 (8DR) 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 DR.
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 8DR 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 8DR postcode have the street address of Park View Terrace.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the PR6 8DR postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8DR is within the village of Abbey Village.
The PR6 8DR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8DR are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in PR6 8DR 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 8DR
| Latitude | 53.6972904761 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.54340125591 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PR6 8DR
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| Landranger 1:50,000 103 Blackburn & Burnley | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 102 Preston & Blackpool | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for PR6 8DR
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | E 9 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 18.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR6 8DR Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8DR
| Average Mbps | 57.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 74.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
PR6 8DR has an average download speed of 57.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,464 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
35% of postcodes (419,348) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (763,829) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8DR
| Average Mbps | 13.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PR6 8DR has an average upload speed of 13.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
54% of postcodes (638,632) have slower upload speeds.
45% of postcodes (533,854) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR6 8DR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Abbey Village Primary School
Address: Abbey Village Primary School, Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8DD
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01254830489
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: 2.08 miles
Contact: 01254201495
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8SD
Distance: 0.64 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: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01254830700
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8DR
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 330 - 334 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0AA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
BLUE SKY DENTAL CARE
Address: 93 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
MILL HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17 NEW WELLINGTON STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4DY
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 66 NEW CHAPEL STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4DT
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8DR
WITHNELL PHARMACY
Address: 17 BURY LANE, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8RX
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 830180
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5HX
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 200094
LIVESEY PHARMACY
Address: 238 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4QL
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 582872
BENTHAM ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 8 BENTHAM ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 4PN
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 202870
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 772106
GELOO BROTHERS LTD
Address: 1 NEW WELLINGTON STREET, MILL HILL, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4DY
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 57278
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8DR
EYECARE OPTICIANS (BLACKBURN)
Address: 372 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
EYEFUL TOWER
Address: 153 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AT
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
PETER WORDEN OPTICIANS (DARWEN)
Address: 185 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BB3 1AU
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - BRIDGE STREET
Address: 45 BRIDGE STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2AA
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
BARROW OPTICAL
Address: UNIT 317, INDIA MILL BUSINESS CENTRE, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AE
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: :
EYE HD OPTICS LTD T/A BUBBLE EYECARE - HOME VISITING OPTICIAN
Address: LITTLE ACRE, BILLINGE END ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 6QB
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8DR
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
FENISCOWLES SURGERY
Address: 696 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5EP
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
513 PRESTON OLD ROAD
Address: 513 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5NU
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 201648
HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY
Address: 153 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 701961
BENTHAM ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BENTHAM ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 4QD
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 617474
DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, BB3 1PY
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near PR6 8DR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8DR
- Pleasington
Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQDistance: 3.30 milesDriving Time: 5.71 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 3.97 milesDriving Time: 7.13 minutes - Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 5.11 milesDriving Time: 9.83 minutes - Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EXDistance: 6.11 milesDriving Time: 11.93 minutes - Darwen
Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DEDistance: 7.08 milesDriving Time: 10.62 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8DR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8DR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8DR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8DR 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 8DR 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 8DR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £106,500 | £106,500 | £106,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the PR6 8DR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8DR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Duckworth Street, DARWEN, BB3 1QA | 4.73 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Lidl |
| Iceland, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 4.83 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Iceland |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4HY | 4.88 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Aldi |
| Asda, School Street, DARWEN, BB3 1BE | 4.99 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Asda |
| Iceland, School Street, DARWEN, BB3 1BE | 4.99 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8DR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 4.09 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 5.43 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.78 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 2.77 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 3.00 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 4.30 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 4.64 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 4.07 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 4.33 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 4.83 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 5.59 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 6.48 miles | Directions from PR6 8DR to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |