Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PL.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR26 6PL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR26 6PL is a sought-after residential area on Croston Road, 0.8km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR26 6PL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, up 4.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6PL are sourced from Output Area E00182038 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6PL. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

13 sales · Mean £ 368,096

Semi-Detached

£ 218,750

8 sales · Mean £ 226,562

Terraced

£ 202,000

1 sales · Mean £ 202,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR26 6PL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils1.1 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.3 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.5 km
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Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School

Good195 pupils1.5 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils1.5 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Besique Manufacturing1.0 km
  • Celebrate Gifts0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados1.0 km
  • The Great Wall1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Queens Hotel1.0 km
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.8 km
  • Lostock Hall2.4 km
  • Bamber Bridge3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Acres0.1 km
  • Bannister Lane0.2 km
  • Fylde Avenue0.2 km
  • Bannister Lane0.2 km
  • Manor House0.4 km