PR26 6PP is a sought-after residential area on Croston Road, 0.4km from Farington in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, PR26 6PP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6PP are sourced from Output Area E00129003 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PP.
272
46
£ 44,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6PP — age 46, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6PP. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 231,000
Terraced
£ 168,662
4 sales · Mean £ 165,662
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
2 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6PP has low crime rates — 32 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
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lostock Hall1.4 km
- Leyland2.2 km
- Bamber Bridge3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Field0.0 km
- Lower Field0.1 km
- Croston Road0.3 km
- Croston Road0.3 km
- Fidler Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR266PP · Data under Open Government Licence