PR26 6QW is a sought-after residential area on Meadowland Close, 0.3km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, PR26 6QW is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QW are sourced from Output Area E00181931 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWLAND CLOSE, PR26 6QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWLAND CLOSE, PR26 6QW.
489
40
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR26 6QW — age 40, 84% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR26 6QW. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 305,000
11 sales · Mean £ 309,681
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR26 6QW has low crime rates — 16 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
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Academy@Worden
Wellfield Academy
Farington Primary School
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Woodlea Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Mercers0.7 km
- Singh's Stores0.7 km
- Spar Stores0.7 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Annies Kitchen0.6 km
- Franco's0.6 km
- The Base Community Centre0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.6 km
- Peppers Grill0.6 km
- Poseidon0.6 km
- The Great Wall0.5 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Hotel0.5 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.4 km
- Broadfield Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.5 km
- Lostock Hall2.7 km
- Bamber Bridge4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Manor House0.2 km
- Bannister Lane0.3 km
- Bannister Lane0.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR266QW · Data under Open Government Licence