PR6 8UR 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 (8UR) 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 UR.
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 8UR 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 8UR postcode have the street address of Merton Grove
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR6 8UR postcode is home to a bustling 53 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHORLEY within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR6 8UR is within the town of Chorley.
The PR6 8UR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8UR are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in PR6 8UR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR6 8UR
The telephone area code for PR6 8UR is 01257 Coppull.
Map Coordinates for PR6 8UR
| Latitude | 53.669349535 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.61336210227 |
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Weather Forecast for PR6 8UR
Tue 16th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 13 mph |
Wed 17th 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 2.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | W 13 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR6 8UR Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR6 8UR
| Average Mbps | 49.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 48.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
PR6 8UR has an average download speed of 49.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,500 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
26% of postcodes (305,529) have slower broadband speeds.
74% of postcodes (877,612) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR6 8UR
| Average Mbps | 13.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PR6 8UR has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.
51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the PR6 8UR Postcode
Primary Schools
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: 0.67 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: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01257265998
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: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01257264480
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: 1.69 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: 1.69 miles
Contact:
Albany Academy
Address: Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY
Headteacher: Mr Peter Mayland
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-16)
Distance: 1.86 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: 5.33 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: 7.99 miles
Contact: 01772460181
Wigan and Leigh College
Address: PO Box 53, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Dawe
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 8.58 miles
Contact: 01942761800
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR6 8UR
THE OAKS
Address: 69 PRESTON ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1PL
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 UNION STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1AB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 8 DOLE LANE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2RL
Distance: 1.39 miles
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ST GEORGES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-21 ST. GEORGES STREET, CHORLEY, PR7 2AA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
CHORLEY ORTHODONTICS
Address: 55 ST. THOMAS'S ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1JE
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHPORT ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 SOUTHPORT ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1LB
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR6 8UR
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 246 EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0ET
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262385
BOOTS
Address: 24 MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262648
ASTLEY VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 5 HALLGATE, ASTLEY VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1XA
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 234220
CHORLEY PHARMACY
Address: 13-17 PEEL STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2EY
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 754754
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: LIBRARY STREET, CHORLEY, PR7 2EE
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 263628
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: THE CHORLEY SURGERY, 24-26 GILLIBRAND STREET, CHORLEY, PR7 2EZ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262613
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR6 8UR
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET WALK - CHORLEY)
Address: UNIT 25, MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHORLEY)
Address: 6 FLAT IRON PARADE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BY
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
EYE DESIGNS LTD (CHORLEY)
Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHORLEY)
Address: 18-20 CHAPEL STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BW
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
SUTCLIFFES OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. GEORGES STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2AA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
JEAN RIGBY OPTICIANS
Address: 127 MARKET STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2SQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR6 8UR
EAVES LANE SURGERY
Address: TATTON GARDENS, EAVES LANE, CHORLEY, PR6 0QA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
GAB HEALTHCARE
Address: 32-34 ST THOMAS'S ROAD, CHORLEY, PR7 1HR
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 513930
DR R BAGHDJIAN SURGERY
Address: COLLISON AVENUE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2PA
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 513950
THE CHORLEY SURGERY
Address: 24-26 GILLIBRAND STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2EJ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 513970
LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: AVONDALE ROAD, CHORLEY, PR7 2AD
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: AVONDALE ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 2AD
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262081
Transport Links near PR6 8UR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR6 8UR
- Chorley
Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BSDistance: 1.51 milesDriving Time: 3.57 minutes - Buckshaw Parkway
Buckshaw Parkway station, Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EYDistance: 3.28 milesDriving Time: 6.91 minutes - Euxton Balshaw Lane
Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DXDistance: 3.40 milesDriving Time: 6.94 minutes - Adlington (Lancashire)
Adlington station, Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RSDistance: 4.62 milesDriving Time: 9.07 minutes - Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NNDistance: 5.55 milesDriving Time: 9.53 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8UR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR6 8UR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR6 8UR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
What Council is the PR6 8UR 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 8UR 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 8UR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £250,000 | £263,000 | £250,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £252,500 | £260,000 | £256,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR6 8UR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 1.03 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Aldi |
| Asda, Water Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1EX | 1.51 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Asda |
| Iceland, Market Walk, CHORLEY, PR7 1DE | 2.07 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Brooke Street, CHORLEY, PR7 3BE | 2.46 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Morrisons |
| Asda, Bolton Street, CHORLEY, PR7 3DL | 2.53 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR6 8UR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.11 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 4.25 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.02 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.03 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 1.30 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF | 2.03 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF |
| McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ | 3.72 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ |
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 6.11 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 1.74 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 4.23 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 5.16 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 6.73 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 7.15 miles | Directions from PR6 8UR to KFC Preston - Fishergate |