PR26 is a postcode district in Chorley, North West, covering 299 active and 56 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PR26 (12%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PR26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PR26 are around £216k, down 7.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PR26 at 256 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PR26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PR26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PR26 postcode area.
7,603
43
£ 41,325 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
PR26 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Brookfield Community Primary School
Preston Grange Primary School
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School
Moor Nook Community Primary School
Moss Side Primary School
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bretherton Parish Institute
- Croston Sports Club
- Lord Nelson Hotel
- The Black Horse Inn
- The Blue Anchor
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Gardener's Retreat
- Out Lane Social
- Panshi
- The Highfield Restaurant
- Thyme On The Yarrow
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrison's Daily
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gusto Cafe
- Ocean
- The Provin House
- The Westhead Fish & Chip Shop
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Jail House Crop
- Oakdene Filling Station
- Solram Ltd
- Westhead Stores (Londis)
- Besique Manufacturing
- + 5 more
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