Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

LOWTHER DRIVE, PR26 6QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWTHER DRIVE, PR26 6QB.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6QB — age 41, 93% ownership, 7% 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 up 17.1% year-on-year.

home £210,035 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR26 6QB is a safe, established residential area on Lowther Drive, 0.5km from Earnshaw Bridge in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Broadfield ward and the South Ribble constituency.

For families considering a move, PR26 6QB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 17.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QB are sourced from Output Area E00128981 (shared with 5 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 6QB. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 158,000

17 sales · Mean £ 167,158

Terraced

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

PR26 6QB has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft7
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils0.5 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils0.9 km
P

Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.0 km
P

Moss Side Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.2 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.2 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.3 km
P

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Mercers0.6 km
  • S and D Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Singh's Stores0.9 km
  • Spar Stores0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Annies Kitchen0.3 km
  • CFL Kitchen0.7 km
  • Dine0.7 km
  • Franco's0.4 km
  • The Base Community Centre0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.3 km
  • Peppers Grill0.4 km
  • Poseidon0.3 km
  • The Great Wall0.5 km
  • Doughbies0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.5 km
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.1 km
  • Broadfield Arms0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.9 km
  • Lostock Hall3.1 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowther Drive0.1 km
  • Lowther Drive0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
  • Longmeanygate0.3 km