PR6 8LP 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 (8LP) 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 LP.
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 8LP 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 8LP postcode have the street address of Copthurst Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the PR6 8LP postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8LP is within the village of Wheelton.
The PR6 8LP postcode area is composed of 71.43% residential properties, 28.57% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8LP are houses. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and mid-terraced.
Most properties in PR6 8LP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
None Domestic Buildings in PR6 8LP fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include Top Lock Hotel, Copthurst Lane.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 71.43% |
| Commercial | 28.57% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR6 8LP
The telephone area code for PR6 8LP is 01257 Coppull.
Map Coordinates for PR6 8LP
| Latitude | 53.6854109569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.61348958748 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PR6 8LP
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Weather Forecast for PR6 8LP
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 45.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 43.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th 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% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | E 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°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 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | N 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 38.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR6 8LP Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8LP
| Average Mbps | 34.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 220.000 |
PR6 8LP has an average download speed of 34.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
930 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (125,968) have slower broadband speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,057,743) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8LP
| Average Mbps | 3.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PR6 8LP has an average upload speed of 3.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,093 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (45,777) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,137,771) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the PR6 8LP 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: 0.24 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: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01257262625
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Address: Cedar Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0JF
Headteacher: Mrs Annie Douglas
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-21)
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01257265998
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: 2.31 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: 2.31 miles
Contact:
Albany Academy
Address: Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY
Headteacher: Mr Peter Mayland
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-16)
Distance: 2.95 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: 5.27 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: 7.18 miles
Contact: 01772460181
Preston College
Address: Fulwood Campus, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8UR
Headteacher: Mr Simon Nixon
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-01-20)
Distance: 9.07 miles
Contact: 01772225000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8LP
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
THE OAKS
Address: 69 PRESTON ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1PL
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
UNITY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNITY PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 UNION STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1AB
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8LP
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 230 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HW
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262536
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: ORDNANCE ROAD, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7EL
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 246 EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0ET
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262385
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, CLAYTON GREEN ROAD, CLAYTON GREEN, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 332290
PHARMACY BUCKSHAW
Address: 25 MAIN SQUARE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, PR7 7AR
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 452341
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8LP
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
4668 CLAYTON GREEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRE DRIVE, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET WALK - CHORLEY)
Address: UNIT 25, MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
EYE DESIGNS LTD (CHORLEY)
Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DA
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHORLEY)
Address: 6 FLAT IRON PARADE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BY
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHORLEY)
Address: 18-20 CHAPEL STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BW
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8LP
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 214444
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
GAB HEALTHCARE
Address: 32-34 ST THOMAS'S ROAD, CHORLEY, PR7 1HR
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 513930
Transport Links near PR6 8LP
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8LP
- Chorley
Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BSDistance: 2.99 milesDriving Time: 5.45 minutes - Buckshaw Parkway
Buckshaw Parkway station, Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EYDistance: 3.61 milesDriving Time: 6.49 minutes - Euxton Balshaw Lane
Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DXDistance: 3.73 milesDriving Time: 6.52 minutes - Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NNDistance: 4.66 milesDriving Time: 8.27 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 4.75 milesDriving Time: 8.48 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8LP
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8LP
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8LP Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8LP 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 8LP 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 8LP
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £617,500 | £443,750 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8LP Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 2.72 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Aldi |
| Aldi, Lancaster Way, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7LJ | 2.90 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Aldi |
| Tesco, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 3.00 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Tesco |
| Asda, Water Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1EX | 3.06 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Asda |
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 3.20 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8LP Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 3.37 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.88 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Charnock Richards Msa |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.08 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.09 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 2.34 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF | 2.73 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF |
| McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ | 3.27 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ |
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 5.13 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 1.87 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 4.36 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 5.01 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 6.22 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to KFC Preston - Fishergate |
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 6.63 miles | Directions from PR6 8LP to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |