PR6 8LH 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 (8LH) 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 LH.
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 8LH 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 8LH postcode have the street address of Blackburn Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR6 8LH postcode is home to a bustling 56 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8LH is within the village of Wheelton.
The PR6 8LH postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8LH are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in PR6 8LH are owned by the occupiers with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR6 8LH
The telephone area code for PR6 8LH is 01257 Coppull.
Map Coordinates for PR6 8LH
| Latitude | 53.677569532 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.61594917212 |
Weather Forecast for PR6 8LH
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 44.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 45.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 40.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 38.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | S 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 36.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 39.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | N 4 mph |
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 58.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 35.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 30.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR6 8LH Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8LH
| Average Mbps | 57.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 76.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
PR6 8LH has an average download speed of 57.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,489 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
36% of postcodes (423,708) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (759,444) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8LH
| Average Mbps | 14.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PR6 8LH has an average upload speed of 14.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,677 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
60% of postcodes (711,210) have slower upload speeds.
39% of postcodes (461,754) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR6 8LH Postcode
England Primary Schools
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: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01254830700
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School, Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0TE
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01257264638
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Chad's Catholic Primary School, South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01257264480
Highfield Community Primary School
Address: Highfield Community Primary School, Wright Street, Wright St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SP
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01257262783
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Brooke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0LB
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01257262659
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Address: St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley, Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0DX
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01257262625
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Cedar Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0JF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01257265998
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Address: Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Highfield Road South, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01257262940
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Address: Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School, Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, Whittle-le-Woods Ce Primary School, CHORLEY, Lancashire, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01257262732
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Address: Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01772624416
England Secondary Schools
St Michael's Church of England High School
Address: St Michael's Church of England High School, Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01257264740
St Michael's Church of England High School
Address: St Michael's Church of England High School, Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8LH
THE OAKS
Address: 69 PRESTON ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1PL
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 UNION STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1AB
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
UNITY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNITY PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 8 DOLE LANE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2RL
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8LH
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 230 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262536
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 246 EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0ET
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262385
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: ORDNANCE ROAD, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7EL
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
ASTLEY VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 5 HALLGATE, ASTLEY VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1XA
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 234220
BOOTS
Address: 24 MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262648
PHARMACY BUCKSHAW
Address: 25 MAIN SQUARE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, PR7 7AR
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 452341
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8LH
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET WALK - CHORLEY)
Address: UNIT 25, MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
EYE DESIGNS LTD (CHORLEY)
Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DA
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHORLEY)
Address: 6 FLAT IRON PARADE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BY
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHORLEY)
Address: 18-20 CHAPEL STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BW
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
SUTCLIFFES OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. GEORGES STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2AA
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8LH
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 214444
GAB HEALTHCARE
Address: 32-34 ST THOMAS'S ROAD, CHORLEY, PR7 1HR
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 513930
EAVES LANE SURGERY
Address: TATTON GARDENS, EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0QA
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
DR R BAGHDJIAN SURGERY
Address: COLLISON AVENUE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2PA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 513950
Transport Links near PR6 8LH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8LH
- Chorley
Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BSDistance: 2.05 milesDriving Time: 4.27 minutes - Buckshaw Parkway
Buckshaw Parkway station, Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EYDistance: 3.07 milesDriving Time: 5.61 minutes - Euxton Balshaw Lane
Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DXDistance: 3.20 milesDriving Time: 5.65 minutes - Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NNDistance: 4.79 milesDriving Time: 8.12 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 6.85 milesDriving Time: 7.86 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8LH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8LH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8LH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8LH 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 8LH 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 8LH
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £163,000 | £345,000 | £254,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £467,500 | £467,500 | £467,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the PR6 8LH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8LH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 1.84 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Aldi |
| Asda, Water Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1EX | 2.19 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Asda |
| Aldi, Lancaster Way, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7LJ | 2.55 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Aldi |
| Tesco, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 2.60 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Tesco |
| Iceland, Market Walk, CHORLEY, PR7 1DE | 2.84 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8LH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 3.72 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.41 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Charnock Richards Msa |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.59 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.60 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 1.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF | 2.27 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF |
| McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ | 3.35 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ |
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 5.55 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 1.62 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 4.54 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 4.67 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 6.61 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to KFC Preston - Fishergate |
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 7.09 miles | Directions from PR6 8LH to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |