PR26 6QJ is a sought-after residential area on Bradshaw Close, 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QJ are sourced from Output Area E00182039 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADSHAW CLOSE, PR26 6QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADSHAW CLOSE, PR26 6QJ.
429
29
£ 44,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR26 6QJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6QJ — age 29, 72% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £68k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6QJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 68,750
2 sales · Mean £ 68,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6QJ has low crime rates — 26 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.
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.5 km
- Peppers Grill0.6 km
- Poseidon0.5 km
- The Great Wall0.6 km
- Doughbies1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.6 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.2 km
- Broadfield Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.9 km
- Lostock Hall2.9 km
- Bamber Bridge4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Manor House0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
- Lowther Drive0.4 km
- Bannister Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR266QJ · Data under Open Government Licence