PR6 8QY 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 (8QY) 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 QY.
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 8QY 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 8QY postcode have the street address of Brinscall Terrace.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 12 individuals call the PR6 8QY postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8QY is within the village of Brinscall.
The PR6 8QY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8QY are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced.
Most properties in PR6 8QY 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 8QY
| Latitude | 53.6877867727 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.56352410744 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PR6 8QY
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Weather Forecast for PR6 8QY
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 91.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 96.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 84.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 57.00% | W 13 mph |
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 8QY Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8QY
| Average Mbps | 25.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 23.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.960 |
PR6 8QY has an average download speed of 25.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
473 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (61,092) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,123,076) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8QY
| Average Mbps | 1.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.760 |
PR6 8QY has an average upload speed of 1.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
885 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (32,856) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,150,900) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the PR6 8QY Postcode
Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Address: Bury Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8SD
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Cunliffe
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2019-10-09)
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01254830400
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Address: School Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8PT
Headteacher: Mrs Linda Clayton
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2012-04-20)
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01254830700
Abbey Village Primary School
Address: Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8DD
Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Bennett
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-07-07)
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01254830489
Secondary Schools
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Address: Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Milton
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-02-22)
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: 01254202519
Albany Academy
Address: Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY
Headteacher: Mr Peter Mayland
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-16)
Distance: 4.94 miles
Contact: 01257244020
Witton Park Academy
Address: Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Headteacher: Mr Andy Burton
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-04)
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: 01254264551
Higher Schools
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 6.60 miles
Contact: 0125455144
St Mary's College
Address: Shear Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8DX
Headteacher: Mrs Elissa Best
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-01)
Distance: 7.26 miles
Contact:
Runshaw College
Address: Langdale Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Russell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-10)
Distance: 8.72 miles
Contact: 01772622677
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8QY
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
THE OAKS
Address: 69 PRESTON ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1PL
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 UNION STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1AB
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 376-378 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8QY
WITHNELL PHARMACY
Address: 17 BURY LANE, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8RX
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 830180
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5HX
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 200094
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 246 EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0ET
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262385
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 230 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HW
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262536
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, CLAYTON GREEN ROAD, CLAYTON GREEN, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 332290
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8QY
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
4668 CLAYTON GREEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRE DRIVE, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET WALK - CHORLEY)
Address: UNIT 25, MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHORLEY)
Address: 6 FLAT IRON PARADE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BY
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE OPTICIANS (BLACKBURN)
Address: 372 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5LL
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
EYE DESIGNS LTD (CHORLEY)
Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DA
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8QY
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
FENISCOWLES SURGERY
Address: 696 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5EP
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
513 PRESTON OLD ROAD
Address: 513 PRESTON OLD ROAD, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5NU
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 201648
EAVES LANE SURGERY
Address: TATTON GARDENS, EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0QA
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
Transport Links near PR6 8QY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8QY
- Pleasington
Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQDistance: 4.49 milesDriving Time: 6.93 minutes - Chorley
Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BSDistance: 4.90 milesDriving Time: 7.97 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 5.16 milesDriving Time: 8.35 minutes - Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 6.30 milesDriving Time: 11.05 minutes - Darwen
Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DEDistance: 8.27 milesDriving Time: 11.84 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8QY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8QY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8QY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8QY 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 8QY 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 8QY
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8QY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 4.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Aldi |
| Asda, Water Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1EX | 5.33 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Asda |
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 5.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Asda |
| Iceland, Market Walk, CHORLEY, PR7 1DE | 5.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Brooke Street, CHORLEY, PR7 3BE | 5.98 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8QY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 4.92 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 5.12 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.03 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.03 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 3.59 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 3.79 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 4.05 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF | 4.43 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 3.86 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 5.12 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 5.35 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 5.97 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 6.61 miles | Directions from PR6 8QY to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |