PR6 8HU 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 (8HU) 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 HU.
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 8HU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR6 8HU postcode have the street address of Lawton Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR6 8HU postcode is home to a bustling 41 residents!
PR6 8HU is within the village of Higher Wheelton.
The PR6 8HU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR6 8HU are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in PR6 8HU 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
| Latitude | 53.6965678344 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.59338718103 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Chorley
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 51.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 23.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 51.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 61.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 21.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 39.00% | WNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 69.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 67.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
PR6 8HU has an average download speed of 69.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
936 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
48% of postcodes (573,059) have slower broadband speeds.
52% of postcodes (610,646) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
PR6 8HU has an average upload speed of 13.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
54% of postcodes (638,632) have slower upload speeds.
45% of postcodes (533,854) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Abbey Village Primary School
Address: Abbey Village Primary School, Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8DD
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01254830489
Withnell Fold Primary School
Address: Withnell Fold Primary School, Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01254830437
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8SD
Distance: 1.42 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: 0.98 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: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01257264480
Nearest Dentists
207 PRESTON ROAD
Address: WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY (PRESTON RD)
Address: 207 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PS
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
Address: 64 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
THE OAKS
Address: 69 PRESTON ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1PL
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
UNITY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNITY PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 UNION STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1AB
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WITHNELL PHARMACY
Address: 17 BURY LANE, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8RX
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 830180
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 230 PRESTON ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HW
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262536
WHITTLE BROOK PHARMACY
Address: 74 TUNLEY HOLME, CLAYTON BROOK, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 311075
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, CLAYTON GREEN ROAD, CLAYTON GREEN, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 332290
PHARMALOGIC
Address: 464 RANGLET ROAD, WALTON SUMMIT CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8AR
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 626834
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 LIVESEY BRANCH ROAD, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 5HX
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 200094
Nearest Opticians
CHORLEY EYECARE (PRESTON ROAD)
Address: 304 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
4668 CLAYTON GREEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRE DRIVE, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7JY
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MARKET WALK - CHORLEY)
Address: UNIT 25, MARKET WALK, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DE
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHORLEY)
Address: 6 FLAT IRON PARADE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BY
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
EYE DESIGNS LTD (CHORLEY)
Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1DA
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHORLEY)
Address: 18-20 CHAPEL STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1BW
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RAILWAY ROAD, WITHNELL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 8UA
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282630
WHITTLE SURGERY
Address: 239 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, PR6 7PY
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 262383
CLAYTON BROOK SURGERY
Address: 59-60 TUNLEY HOLME, BAMBER BRIDGE, CLAYTON BROOK, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 8ES
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 313950
DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY
Address: 652 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7EH
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 323021
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNITY PLACE, BUCKSHAW VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 7HZ
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 214444
Transport Links
Train Stations
Mill Hill (Lancs)
Address: Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY
Postcode: BB2 2QY
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.61 miles
Cherry Tree
Address: Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ
Postcode: BB2 2TZ
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.96 miles
Pleasington
Address: Pleasington station, Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQ
Postcode: BB2 5JQ
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.12 miles
Chorley
Address: Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS
Postcode: PR7 1BS
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.33 miles
Buckshaw Parkway
Address: Buckshaw Parkway station, Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EY
Postcode: PR7 7EY
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.34 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane
Address: Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX
Postcode: PR7 6DX
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.81 miles
Blackburn
Address: Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
Postcode: BB1 1EX
Line: East Lancashire line|Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.81 miles
Darwen
Address: Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DE
Postcode: BB3 0DE
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.26 miles
Lostock Hall
Address: Lostock Hall station, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF
Postcode: PR5 5NF
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.27 miles
Bamber Bridge
Address: Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA
Postcode: PR5 6EA
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.46 miles
Leyland
Address: Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN
Postcode: PR25 3NN
Line: Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.84 miles
Adlington (Lancashire)
Address: Adlington station, Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS
Postcode: PR6 9RS
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.79 miles
Horwich Parkway
Address: Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LB
Postcode: BL6 6LB
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.47 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Chorley |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Lindsay Hoyle |
| Political Party | Speaker |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7JY | 3.60 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Harpers Lane, CHORLEY, PR6 0HU | 4.32 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Aldi, Lancaster Way, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7LJ | 4.63 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Water Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1EX | 4.74 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Tesco, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 4.75 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 3.56 miles | Directions to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 5.66 miles | Directions to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 6.00 miles | Directions to Charnock Richards Msa |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 6.14 miles | Directions to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ | 3.35 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clifford Street, CHORLEY, PR7 1AQ |
| McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF | 3.85 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Foxhole Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1NF |
| McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ | 3.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Churchill Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3LZ |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 4.68 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 2.95 miles | Directions to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 4.61 miles | Directions to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 5.77 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 5.78 miles | Directions to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 6.13 miles | Directions to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |