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Farington West

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 64 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Farington West Population

4,189

Population density

873 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.6(-20%)

Anti-social behaviour

27.69(+49%)

Other theft

10.03(+52%)

Vehicle crime

8.36(+39%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.16(-20%)

North West average

Demographics

British

3,981

95.06%

Other White

1.27%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.84%

Indian

0.57%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.41%

Total population: 4,188

Economics

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

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

1.45%

Total households: 1,722

Property prices in Farington West

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Farington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	60	£312,748	£224,850	£260,000	£342,000	£415,250
Semi-Detached	27	£238,000	£183,800	£205,750	£258,500	£274,400
Terraced	15	£225,000	£117,750	£163,500	£228,750	£250,000

10 years median price trend in Farington West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Housing

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