Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

MOSS LANE, PR26 6PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS LANE, PR26 6PU.

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

384

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PR26 6PU 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PR26 6PU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.

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

PR26 6PU is a well-regarded residential area on Moss Lane, 0.8km from Farington Moss in South Ribble. 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6PU are sourced from Output Area E00129004 (shared with 30 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 6PU. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 364,997

6 sales · Mean £ 364,165

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,000

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

Crime around PR26 6PU is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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

Good195 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock Hall2.0 km
  • Leyland2.1 km
  • Bamber Bridge3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Moss Lane0.1 km
  • Moss Lane0.2 km
  • Fylde Avenue0.4 km
  • Fidler Lane0.4 km
  • Five Acres0.4 km