Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

CROFTERS MEADOW, PR26 6QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTERS MEADOW, PR26 6QT.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR26 6QT 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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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6QT — age 37, 93% ownership, 7% 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 6QT is a sought-after residential area on Crofters Meadow, 0.4km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR26 6QT represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 37 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. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QT are sourced from Output Area E00168803 (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 6QT. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 205,000

6 sales · Mean £ 225,166

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

PR26 6QT has low crime rates — 28 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils0.7 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.0 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.2 km
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Moss Side Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Mercers0.7 km
  • Singh's Stores0.8 km
  • Spar Stores0.7 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Annies Kitchen0.5 km
  • CFL Kitchen1.0 km
  • Dine1.0 km
  • Franco's0.6 km
  • The Base Community Centre0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.5 km
  • Peppers Grill0.6 km
  • Poseidon0.5 km
  • The Great Wall0.5 km
  • Doughbies0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.5 km
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.2 km
  • Broadfield Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.7 km
  • Lostock Hall2.8 km
  • Bamber Bridge4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor House0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
  • Bannister Lane0.3 km
  • Bannister Lane0.3 km