PR6 8ET 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 (8ET) 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 ET.
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 8ET 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 8ET postcode have the street address of Blackburn Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 2 individuals call the PR6 8ET postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8ET is within the village of Wheelton.
The PR6 8ET postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8ET are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in PR6 8ET are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR6 8ET
The telephone area code for PR6 8ET is 01257 Coppull.
Map Coordinates for PR6 8ET
| Latitude | 53.6838398108 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.60784945052 |
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Weather Forecast for PR6 8ET
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | E 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Sun 21st 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) | 3.00% | N 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | E 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Nearest Schools to the PR6 8ET Postcode
Primary Schools
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Address: South Hill, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LL
Headteacher: Mr John Riley
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-07-12)
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01257264480
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Address: Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0DX
Headteacher: Miss Rachel Brown
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-05)
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01257262625
Withnell Fold Primary School
Address: Withnell Fold, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BA
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Moreton
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-05-08)
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01254830437
Secondary Schools
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: 2.52 miles
Contact: 01257264740
St Michael's Church of England High School
Address: Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Bagguley
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2009-07-09)
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact:
Albany Academy
Address: Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY
Headteacher: Mr Peter Mayland
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-16)
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: 01257244020
Higher Schools
Runshaw College
Address: Langdale Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Russell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-10)
Distance: 5.65 miles
Contact: 01772622677
Cardinal Newman College
Address: Lark Hill Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4HD
Headteacher: Mr Nick Burnham
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-02-10)
Distance: 7.54 miles
Contact: 01772460181
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 9.30 miles
Contact: 0125455144
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8ET
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
THE OAKS
Address: 69 PRESTON ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1PL
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
UNITY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNITY PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 UNION STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1AB
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8ET
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 230 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HW
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262536
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 246 EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0ET
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262385
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: ORDNANCE ROAD, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7EL
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
ASTLEY VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 5 HALLGATE, ASTLEY VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1XA
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 234220
WITHNELL PHARMACY
Address: 17 BURY LANE, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8RX
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 830180
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, CLAYTON GREEN ROAD, CLAYTON GREEN, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 332290
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8ET
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
4668 CLAYTON GREEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRE DRIVE, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET WALK - CHORLEY)
Address: UNIT 25, MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
EYE DESIGNS LTD (CHORLEY)
Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DA
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHORLEY)
Address: 6 FLAT IRON PARADE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BY
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHORLEY)
Address: 18-20 CHAPEL STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BW
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8ET
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 214444
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
Transport Links near PR6 8ET
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8ET
- Chorley
Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BSDistance: 2.96 milesDriving Time: 5.30 minutes - Buckshaw Parkway
Buckshaw Parkway station, Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EYDistance: 3.54 milesDriving Time: 6.39 minutes - Euxton Balshaw Lane
Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DXDistance: 3.66 milesDriving Time: 6.42 minutes - Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NNDistance: 4.86 milesDriving Time: 8.83 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 7.31 milesDriving Time: 8.64 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8ET
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8ET
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8ET Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8ET 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 8ET 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8ET Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 2.65 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Aldi |
| Asda, Water Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1EX | 3.05 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Asda |
| Aldi, Lancaster Way, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7LJ | 3.20 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Aldi |
| Tesco, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 3.28 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Tesco |
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 3.58 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8ET Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 3.61 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.95 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Charnock Richards Msa |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.91 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.92 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 2.31 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF | 2.81 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF |
| McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ | 3.52 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ |
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 5.34 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 2.04 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 4.61 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 5.08 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 6.45 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to KFC Preston - Fishergate |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 6.74 miles | Directions from PR6 8ET to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |