Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

PR26 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR26 6AD.

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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 6AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PR26 6AD is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Farington in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR26 6AD represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6AD 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 6AD. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PR26 6AD has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Farington Primary School

Inadequate200 pupils1.1 km
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Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Lever House Primary School

Good311 pupils1.2 km
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St Catherine's RC Primary School

Good224 pupils1.6 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Celebrate Gifts0.4 km
  • Good Intent Gifts0.5 km
  • Besique Manufacturing0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Farington Lodge Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.3 km
  • Lostock Hall1.7 km
  • Bamber Bridge2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Business Park0.3 km
  • Jubilee House0.4 km
  • Jubilee House0.4 km
  • Business Park0.4 km