PR26 6QN is a sought-after residential area on Pennington 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 6QN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QN are sourced from Output Area E00182039 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENNINGTON DRIVE, PR26 6QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNINGTON DRIVE, PR26 6QN.
429
29
£ 44,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR26 6QN 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6QN — age 29, 72% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6QN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 194,860
14 sales · Mean £ 198,138
Detached
£ 278,000
25 sales · Mean £ 267,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6QN has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Academy@Worden
Northbrook Primary Academy
Moss Side Primary School
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Wellfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Mercers0.8 km
- Spar Stores0.8 km
- The Dairy Shop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Annies Kitchen0.6 km
- CFL Kitchen0.7 km
- Dine0.7 km
- Franco's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.6 km
- Peppers Grill0.7 km
- Poseidon0.6 km
- The Great Wall0.7 km
- Smashie's Smash Burgers0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.3 km
- Broadfield Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland2.0 km
- Lostock Hall2.9 km
- Bamber Bridge4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Manor House0.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
- Bannister Lane0.4 km
- Lowther Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR266QN · Data under Open Government Licence