PR26 6QA is a safe, established residential area on Lowther Crescent, 0.5km from Earnshaw Bridge in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Broadfield ward and the South Ribble constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 8.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QA are sourced from Output Area E00128981 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWTHER CRESCENT, PR26 6QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWTHER CRESCENT, PR26 6QA.
313
41
£ 38,300 /yr
54%
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
No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6QA — age 41, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6QA. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 152,400
41 sales · Mean £ 165,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6QA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Academy@Worden
Northbrook Primary Academy
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Wellfield Academy
Moss Side Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.4 km
- Broadfield Arms0.6 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- CFL Kitchen0.8 km
- Dine0.8 km
- Franco's0.3 km
- The Base Community Centre0.8 km
- Annies Kitchen0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Peppers Grill0.3 km
- Poseidon0.2 km
- The Great Wall0.4 km
- Doughbies0.8 km
- Smashie's Smash Burgers0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Dairy Shop0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Mercers0.5 km
- S and D Convenience Store0.9 km
- Singh's Stores0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.8 km
- Lostock Hall3.2 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
- Lowther Drive0.2 km
- Lowther Drive0.2 km
- Longmeanygate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR266QA · Data under Open Government Licence