Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

LOSTOCK BOULEVARD, PR26 6QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOSTOCK BOULEVARD, PR26 6QG.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR26 6QG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PR26 6QG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £244k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 27.7% year-on-year.

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

PR26 6QG is a sought-after residential area on Lostock Boulevard, 0.6km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, down 27.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QG are sourced from Output Area E00182039 (shared with 13 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 6QG. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 209,995

11 sales · Mean £ 204,810

Detached

£ 275,997

20 sales · Mean £ 271,243

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

PR26 6QG has low crime rates — 28 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils0.7 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.1 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils1.1 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.3 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.4 km
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Moss Side Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Mercers0.7 km
  • Singh's Stores1.0 km
  • Spar Stores0.7 km
  • The Dairy Shop0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Annies Kitchen0.5 km
  • CFL Kitchen0.8 km
  • Dine0.8 km
  • Franco's0.6 km
  • The Base Community Centre1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.5 km
  • Peppers Grill0.6 km
  • Poseidon0.5 km
  • The Great Wall0.6 km
  • Doughbies0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.6 km
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.2 km
  • Broadfield Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.9 km
  • Lostock Hall2.9 km
  • Bamber Bridge4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor House0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
  • Bannister Lane0.3 km
  • Bannister Lane0.4 km