PR26 6PJ is a sought-after residential area on Croston Road, 0.5km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, PR26 6PJ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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: Prices average £431k, down 54.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6PJ are sourced from Output Area E00182039 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PJ.
429
29
£ 44,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR26 6PJ 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 6PJ — age 29, 72% ownership, 3% 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 54.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6PJ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 238,000
1 sales · Mean £ 238,000
Detached
£ 274,995
7 sales · Mean £ 332,212
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6PJ 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.
school Local Schools
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Northbrook Primary Academy
Academy@Worden
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Wellfield Academy
Moss Side Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Mercers0.7 km
- Singh's Stores0.9 km
- Spar Stores0.7 km
- The Dairy Shop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Annies Kitchen0.6 km
- CFL Kitchen0.9 km
- Dine1.0 km
- Franco's0.6 km
- The Base Community Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.6 km
- Peppers Grill0.6 km
- Poseidon0.6 km
- The Great Wall0.6 km
- Doughbies0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.6 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.3 km
- Broadfield Arms1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.7 km
- Lostock Hall2.8 km
- Bamber Bridge4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Manor House0.0 km
- Bannister Lane0.2 km
- Bannister Lane0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: PR266PJ · Data under Open Government Licence