Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

FIVE ACRES, PR26 6PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIVE ACRES, PR26 6PZ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6PZ — age 49, 97% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6PZ is a sought-after residential area on Five Acres, 0.8km from Farington Moss in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR26 6PZ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6PZ are sourced from Output Area E00182038 (shared with 10 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 6PZ. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

PR26 6PZ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences28
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils1.2 km
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Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
P

Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.5 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Celebrate Gifts0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.9 km
  • Lostock Hall2.3 km
  • Bamber Bridge3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Acres0.1 km
  • Fylde Avenue0.1 km
  • Bannister Lane0.3 km
  • Bannister Lane0.3 km
  • Moss Lane0.4 km