PR6 8NX 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 (8NX) 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 NX.
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 8NX 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 8NX postcode have the street address of Windmill Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR6 8NX postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8NX is within the village of Hoghton.
The PR6 8NX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8NX are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in PR6 8NX 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 8NX
| Latitude | 53.723193165 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.59656580017 |
Weather Forecast for PR6 8NX
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 23.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 23.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 37.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Mon 13th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 33.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 47.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 56.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 78.00% | SE 11 mph |
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 79.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 70.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 52.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 41.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 42.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 9 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 40.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 38.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR6 8NX Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8NX
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 22.830 |
PR6 8NX has an average download speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
218 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (19,884) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,164,539) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8NX
| Average Mbps | 1.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 4.720 |
PR6 8NX has an average upload speed of 1.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
841 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (32,015) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,151,785) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR6 8NX Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle, Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01254853473
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Address: Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DR
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01254852381
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8NH
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01254852379
Westwood Primary School
Address: Westwood Primary School, Westwood Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR5 8LS
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: 01772628051
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EB
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: 01772335861
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8NX
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
STATION ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 172 STATION ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6TP
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
BAMBER BRIDGE CLINIC
Address: SCHOOL LANE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6QE
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8NX
CLAYFIELDS CHEMIST
Address: 8 ALDER DRIVE, HOGHTON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 0AD
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 854376
PHARMALOGIC
Address: 464 RANGLET ROAD, WALTON SUMMIT CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8AR
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 626834
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, CLAYTON GREEN ROAD, CLAYTON GREEN, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 332290
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5HX
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 200094
BOOTS
Address: 219-221 STATION ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6LD
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 335458
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8NX
4668 CLAYTON GREEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRE DRIVE, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRIST - BAMBER BRIDGE
Address: WALTON LE DALE ARTS CENTRE & SCH, BRINDLE ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6RN
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
JEAN RIGBY OPTICIANS
Address: 170 STATION ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6TP
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
THE SPECTACLE FACTORY
Address: UNIT A, DEWHURST ROW, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6BB
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE OPTICIANS (BLACKBURN)
Address: 372 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8NX
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
FENISCOWLES SURGERY
Address: 696 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5EP
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
THE RYAN MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST MARYS ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 6JD
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near PR6 8NX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8NX
- Pleasington
Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQDistance: 3.52 milesDriving Time: 6.43 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 4.19 milesDriving Time: 7.86 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 5.01 milesDriving Time: 8.89 minutes - Lostock Hall
Lostock Hall station, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NFDistance: 5.67 milesDriving Time: 9.61 minutes - Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NNDistance: 5.72 milesDriving Time: 11.25 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8NX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8NX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8NX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8NX 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 8NX 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 8NX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £543,000 | £543,000 | £543,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the PR6 8NX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8NX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 3.65 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Asda |
| Morrisons, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, PRESTON, PR5 6TP | 4.30 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, PRESTON, PR5 6LA | 4.33 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Iceland |
| Aldi, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, PRESTON, PR5 6BJ | 4.78 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, PRESTON, PR5 6BJ | 4.78 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8NX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 3.02 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 4.92 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 5.00 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 6.52 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 3.80 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ | 4.23 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 4.27 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 4.74 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 3.98 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 4.13 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 4.81 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 4.96 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 5.01 miles | Directions from PR6 8NX to KFC Preston - Fishergate |