PR6 8QL 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 (8QL) 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 QL.
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 8QL 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 8QL postcode have the street address of Dick Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR6 8QL postcode is home to a bustling 27 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8QL is within the village of Brinscall.
The PR6 8QL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8QL are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in PR6 8QL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for PR6 8QL
| Latitude | 53.6844607772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.57306402227 |
Weather Forecast for PR6 8QL
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 23.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 67.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 20.00% | 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) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 11 mph |
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 44.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 53.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 53.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 56.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 80.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 58.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 53.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 19.00% | SSE 7 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) | 8.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 35.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 33.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
Thu 16th 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 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 32.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 31.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR6 8QL Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8QL
| Average Mbps | 24.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 27.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 34.860 |
PR6 8QL has an average download speed of 24.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
443 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (57,509) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,126,689) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8QL
| Average Mbps | 4.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.050 |
PR6 8QL has an average upload speed of 4.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,460 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (71,253) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,110,928) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR6 8QL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Abbey Village Primary School
Address: Abbey Village Primary School, Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8DD
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01254830489
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8SD
Distance: 0.96 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: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01254830700
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Chad's Catholic Primary School, South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LL
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01257264480
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8QL
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
THE OAKS
Address: 69 PRESTON ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1PL
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 UNION STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1AB
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: :
ST GEORGES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-21 ST. GEORGES STREET, CHORLEY, PR7 2AA
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8QL
WITHNELL PHARMACY
Address: 17 BURY LANE, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8RX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 830180
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 246 EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0ET
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262385
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 230 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HW
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262536
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5HX
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 200094
BOOTS
Address: 24 MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262648
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8QL
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET WALK - CHORLEY)
Address: UNIT 25, MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHORLEY)
Address: 6 FLAT IRON PARADE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BY
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
EYE DESIGNS LTD (CHORLEY)
Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DA
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHORLEY)
Address: 18-20 CHAPEL STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BW
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: :
SUTCLIFFES OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. GEORGES STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2AA
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8QL
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
EAVES LANE SURGERY
Address: TATTON GARDENS, EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0QA
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
FENISCOWLES SURGERY
Address: 696 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5EP
Distance: 3.29 miles
Contact: :
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
Transport Links near PR6 8QL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8QL
- Pleasington
Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQDistance: 4.63 milesDriving Time: 8.42 minutes - Chorley
Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BSDistance: 5.00 milesDriving Time: 8.61 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 5.30 milesDriving Time: 9.84 minutes - Buckshaw Parkway
Buckshaw Parkway station, Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EYDistance: 5.58 milesDriving Time: 9.71 minutes - Euxton Balshaw Lane
Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DXDistance: 5.70 milesDriving Time: 9.74 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8QL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8QL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8QL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8QL 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 8QL 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 8QL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £258,500 | £258,500 | £258,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £10,000 | £560,000 | £330,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | £770,000 | £770,000 | £770,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8QL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 4.07 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Aldi |
| Asda, Water Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1EX | 4.61 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Asda |
| Iceland, Market Walk, CHORLEY, PR7 1DE | 5.08 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Brooke Street, CHORLEY, PR7 3BE | 5.29 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Morrisons |
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 5.37 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8QL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 4.70 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 5.56 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 3.15 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF | 3.97 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 4.25 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 4.49 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 3.43 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 5.57 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 5.74 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 5.77 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 6.16 miles | Directions from PR6 8QL to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |