PR26 6QU is a sought-after residential area on Little Close, 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 6QU 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QU are sourced from Output Area E00168803 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE CLOSE, PR26 6QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE CLOSE, PR26 6QU.
322
37
£ 44,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR26 6QU 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 6QU — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6QU. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 260,000
9 sales · Mean £ 256,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6QU has low crime rates — 31 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
Northbrook Primary Academy
Academy@Worden
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Wellfield Academy
Moss Side Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Mercers0.6 km
- Singh's Stores0.8 km
- Spar Stores0.6 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Annies Kitchen0.5 km
- Franco's0.5 km
- The Base Community Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.5 km
- Peppers Grill0.5 km
- Poseidon0.5 km
- The Great Wall0.5 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.5 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.2 km
- Broadfield Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.6 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
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Postcode Profile: PR266QU · Data under Open Government Licence