Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

RADCLIFFE DRIVE, PR26 6QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RADCLIFFE DRIVE, PR26 6QL.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR26 6QL 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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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR26 6QL spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.

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

PR26 6QL is a sought-after residential area on Radcliffe Drive, 0.7km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR26 6QL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QL are sourced from Output Area E00182039 (shared with 13 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 6QL. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 189,995

11 sales · Mean £ 180,440

Semi-Detached

£ 232,997

6 sales · Mean £ 234,330

Detached

£ 284,995

46 sales · Mean £ 271,292

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

PR26 6QL has low crime rates — 25 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft7
Other crime5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils0.7 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils1.1 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.2 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.4 km
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Moss Side Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.4 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Mercers0.8 km
  • Spar Stores0.8 km
  • The Dairy Shop0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Annies Kitchen0.6 km
  • CFL Kitchen0.7 km
  • Dine0.7 km
  • Franco's0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.5 km
  • Peppers Grill0.6 km
  • Poseidon0.6 km
  • The Great Wall0.7 km
  • Smashie's Smash Burgers0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.3 km
  • Broadfield Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland2.0 km
  • Lostock Hall3.0 km
  • Bamber Bridge4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor House0.3 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
  • Lowther Drive0.4 km
  • Lowther Drive0.4 km