PR26 6AB is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, PR26 6AB represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00181930 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR26 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR26 6AB.
179
50
£ 44,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PR26 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6AB. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6AB has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Farington Primary School
Lever House Primary School
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Northbrook Primary Academy
Wellfield Academy
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
St Catherine's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Besique Manufacturing0.2 km
- The Range0.9 km
- Celebrate Gifts0.0 km
- Good Intent Gifts0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Farington Lodge Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.2 km
- Lostock Hall2.0 km
- Bamber Bridge3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee House0.1 km
- Jubilee House0.2 km
- Kentmere Avenue0.3 km
- Business Park0.4 km
- Kentmere Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR266AB · Data under Open Government Licence