Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

THORNTON DRIVE, PR26 6QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON DRIVE, PR26 6QH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

179

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PR26 6QH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PR26 6QH is a well-regarded residential area on Thornton Drive, 0.9km from Farington Moss in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR26 6QH 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 is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QH are sourced from Output Area E00181930 (shared with 21 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 6QH. 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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 183,000

1 sales · Mean £ 183,000

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

Crime around PR26 6QH is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School

Good195 pupils1.3 km
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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils1.4 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Celebrate Gifts0.7 km
  • Besique Manufacturing0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.8 km
  • Lostock Hall2.1 km
  • Bamber Bridge3.6 km

Bus Stops

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