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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 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 11.1% 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 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Farington West Population

4,189

Population density

873 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

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

British

3,981

95.06%

Other White

1.27%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.84%

Indian

0.57%

African

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

Median price£260,000

Price per sq ft£246

Sales (last 12 months)89

Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £310K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Farington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £450,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	47	£305,295	£248	£225,000	£267,500	£347,500	£406,000
Semi-Detached	29	£230,000	£240	£136,400	£205,000	£260,000	£298,000
Terraced	13	£217,000	£265	£163,800	£195,000	£225,000	£255,100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farington West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farington West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£308,745	£240,000	£220,000
2026	£320,000	£216,250	£187,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farington West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£246	£241	£265
2026	£255	£238	£178

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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