Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSTON ROAD, PR26 6PQ.

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

272

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Avg Age

46

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR26 6PQ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 46.7% year-on-year.

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

PR26 6PQ is a sought-after residential area on Croston Road, 0.1km from Farington in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR26 6PQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 46.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6PQ are sourced from Output Area E00129003 (shared with 9 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 6PQ. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 173,497

12 sales · Mean £ 186,787

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

PR26 6PQ has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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

Good195 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall

Requires Improvement351 pupils1.4 km
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Applebee Wood Community Specialist School

Good138 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock Hall1.2 km
  • Leyland2.3 km
  • Bamber Bridge2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Croston Road0.0 km
  • Croston Road0.1 km
  • Lower Field0.2 km
  • Fowler Lane0.2 km
  • Fowler Lane0.2 km