Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

WHITEHEAD DRIVE, PR26 6QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHEAD DRIVE, PR26 6QY.

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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 6QY 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
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR26 6QY spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £325k 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 6QY is a sought-after residential area on Whitehead Drive, 0.4km from Earnshaw Bridge in Farington Moss. Administratively it sits within Farington West ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, PR26 6QY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR26 6QY 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 6QY. 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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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

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 319,571

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

PR26 6QY has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding18 pupils0.6 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils0.9 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils0.9 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils1.1 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.1 km
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Moss Side Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils1.5 km
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Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School

Good170 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Mercers0.6 km
  • Singh's Stores0.8 km
  • Spar Stores0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Annies Kitchen0.4 km
  • CFL Kitchen0.9 km
  • Dine0.9 km
  • Franco's0.4 km
  • The Base Community Centre0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.4 km
  • Peppers Grill0.4 km
  • Poseidon0.4 km
  • The Great Wall0.4 km
  • Happy House1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.4 km
  • Wheatsheaf Hotel0.1 km
  • Broadfield Arms0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.7 km
  • Lostock Hall2.9 km
  • Bamber Bridge4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
  • Manor House0.2 km
  • Longmeanygate0.3 km
  • Bannister Lane0.4 km