Side-by-side comparison of PR1 Preston and PR6 Chorley covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PR1 is the more affordable option at £140,000 median vs £210,000 in PR6. PR6 has lower recorded crime (3,013 vs 13,991 offences over 13 months). PR1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | PR1 Preston | PR6 Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £140,000 | £210,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,576 | £2,430 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 13,991 | 3,013 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 71.4 | 44.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.0 | 89.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.