Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

MEADOWLAND CLOSE, PR26 6QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWLAND CLOSE, PR26 6QW.

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Population

489

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils0.7 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils0.9 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.0 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils1.0 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.1 km
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Farington Primary School

Inadequate200 pupils1.5 km
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Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School

Good170 pupils1.6 km
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Woodlea Junior School

Good239 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Annies Kitchen0.6 km
  • Franco's0.6 km
  • The Base Community Centre0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

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