Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

MILL LANE, PR26 6PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, PR26 6PS.

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Population

489

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR26 6PS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.

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

PR26 6PS is a sought-after residential area on Mill Lane, 0.5km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, up 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6PS are sourced from Output Area E00181931 (shared with 14 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 6PS. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 263,000

4 sales · Mean £ 239,000

Semi-Detached

£ 151,000

3 sales · Mean £ 164,333

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

PR26 6PS has low crime rates — 22 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils0.8 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.0 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.2 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils1.2 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Mercers0.8 km
  • Singh's Stores0.9 km
  • Spar Stores0.8 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Annies Kitchen0.7 km
  • Franco's0.7 km
  • The Base Community Centre0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.7 km
  • Happy House1.0 km
  • Peppers Grill0.7 km
  • Poseidon0.7 km
  • The Great Wall0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.6 km
  • Lostock Hall2.6 km
  • Bamber Bridge4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bannister Lane0.1 km
  • Bannister Lane0.2 km
  • Manor House0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
  • Five Acres0.5 km