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Farington West

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About

Farington West ward is situated in the eastern part of the borough of South Ribble, bordering the city of Preston. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. Its western boundary is largely defined by the course of the River Lostock. The ward includes local amenities such as schools and community facilities serving its neighbourhoods.

The area contains significant green space, including Coote's Wood and the recreational grounds along the river. A notable feature is the historic Farington Lodge, a Grade II listed building set within its own grounds. The ward's landscape is partly shaped by its proximity to the M6 and M65 motorway interchange, which lies just to the north, influencing the area's connectivity and setting.

Area overview

On average Farington West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farington West is £50,652 per year. There are 1 schools in Farington West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farington West is home to around 4,189 people, with a population density of about 873.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farington West Population
4,189
Population density
873 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.9(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.79(+72%)
Other theft
11.94(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.12(-10%)
Vehicle crime
3.82(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,981
95.06%
Other White
53
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.84%
Indian
24
0.57%
African
17
0.41%
Total population: 4,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,139
33.37%
Level 3 (A level)
711
20.83%
No qualifications
489
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
475
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
265
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 3,413

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
734
42.62%
Owns outright
650
37.75%
Other social rented
153
8.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
6.56%
Social rents from council
25
1.45%
Total households: 1,722

Property prices in Farington West

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Farington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farington West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farington West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£309,373
Terraced9£217,000
Semi-Detached30£234,000

10 years median price trend in Farington West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farington West.

All postcodes in Farington West

PR266RS

Riverside Terrace

PR266PS

Mill Lane

PR55JZ

Haydon Avenue

PR266QY

Whitehead Drive

PR266QD

Willowbank Close

PR55NB

Brackenbury Close

PR266QH

Thornton Drive

PR55LW

Turner Avenue

PR266LZ

Centurion Way

PR55RZ

William Street

PR266QS

Morley Croft

PR266RD

Church Lane

PR55RS

Croston Road

PR266QJ

Bradshaw Close

PR266PQ

Croston Road

PR55JH

Hern Avenue

PR55JN

Boegrave Avenue

PR266QG

Lostock Boulevard

PR266QE

Bispham Avenue

PR266AQ

Goldcrest Avenue

PR266SA

Cheshire House Close

PR266TZ

Buffalo Road

PR55LD

Barnfield

PR266TB

Enterprise Drive

PR266RE

Hillside Avenue

PR55EY

Great Meadow

PR266RN

Green Lane

PR266QZ

Ryding Close

PR253XP

Derwent Close

PR55NH

Lonsdale Mews

PR266AD

Badger Road

PR266QX

Barn Hey Drive

PR253XF

Grasmere Avenue

PR55JU

South View

PR55RX

Victoria Terrace

PR266TR

Centurion Way

PR55NE

Squirrels Chase

PR266RJ

Huddleston Place

PR266PT

Bannister Lane

PR55NP

Yewtree Grove

PR266AU

Barn Owl Drive

PR266TU

Farington West

PR266RB

Fidler Lane

PR55JR

School Lane

PR55JP

Rushy Hey

PR266RP

Fylde Avenue

PR44LJ

Coote Lane

PR266AB

Naptha Lane

PR266AZ

Farington West

PR55JJ

Willow Close

PR266RG

Lodge View

PR44LH

Church Lane

PR266RH

Fowler Lane

PR266RT

St Pauls Close

PR55JT

East View

PR266RU

Okeover Close

PR266RQ

Riverside Avenue

PR266BB

Farington West

PR266QN

Pennington Drive

PR266QL

Radcliffe Drive

PR44LE

Chain House Lane

PR55JE

Coote Lane

PR266AA

Orchard Mews

PR55JG

Gainsborough Avenue

PR266TG

Enterprise Drive

PR266AE

Twine Way

PR266PY

Murray Avenue

PR266AH

Herringbone Street

PR55JS

School Lane

PR266AS

Jackdaw Close

PR266RA

Lodge Lane

PR266AP

Goldcrest Avenue

PR266PW

Brookside Close

PR55JL

Greenfield Drive

PR55JW

Chadwick Gardens

PR266QU

Little Close

PR253XN

Grisedale Road

PR266TT

Centurion Way

PR55LU

Morland Avenue

PR266AN

Orlon Road

PR55NA

Malton Drive

PR266QP

Ordsdall Close

PR266AX

Blackbird Grove

PR266QR

Duttonfield Close

PR55LB

Westfield

PR266PR

Croston Road

PR266PP

Croston Road

PR266AF

Twill Road

PR55LA

Croston Road

PR44LA

Brook Lane

PR55JD

Coote Lane

PR266PL

Croston Road

PR266AT

Linnet Court

PR55LX

Constable Avenue

PR55RU

Hope Terrace

PR266TW

Centurion Way

PR55LQ

Wellfield Road

PR266AY

Greenfinch Court

PR266RR

Riverside Close

PR266AR

Lapwing Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.