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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11% 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. The median sale price in Farington West is £271,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,750 and £315,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11%
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

Median price: £271,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £224K – £315K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Farington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farington West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£302,000£270
Semi-Detached31£230,000£240
Terraced8£184,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farington West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farington West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£129,000£95,000
2017£229,500£153,500£107,000
2018£240,000£178,748£157,248
2019£239,995£189,995£118,000
2020£244,995£164,000£130,000
2021£263,750£189,995£157,000
2022£299,995£211,995£200,000
2023£286,000£222,495£127,500
2024£308,750£215,000£162,000
2025£305,000£239,000£217,000
2026£302,000£216,250£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farington West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farington West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£162£145
2017£208£171£124
2018£206£187£180
2019£209£189£166
2020£215£165£137
2021£222£206£218
2022£244£229£215
2023£257£237£156
2024£252£239£200
2025£248£241£271
2026£272£238£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farington West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,985
Band F£3,528
Band G£4,071
Band H£4,885

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Farington West ward.

Local councillors

George Rear

Farington West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Karen Jean Walton

Farington West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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PR55JQ

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PR266PZ

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PR266RW

Beconsaw Drive

PR266AG

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PR266PX

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PR266TP

Centurion Way

PR55RB

Charnock Moss

PR55NF

Jubilee Road

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Moss Lane

PR266TJ

Red Rose Drive

PR55ND

Lowry Close

PR266PN

Croston Road

PR266AW

Barn Owl Drive

PR266AL

Spindle Crescent

PR266PJ

Croston Road

PR55JY

Croston Road

PR266QQ

Lowerfield

PR55JX

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PR266PA

Leveret Court

PR55RF

North Union View

PR266QT

Crofters Meadow

PR266BA

Heron Close

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Centurion Way

PR55LY

Blake Avenue

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