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About

Farington is situated in the South Ribble district, lying directly east of the city of Preston. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from older terraced homes to more modern estates. Industrial and business parks are a significant presence, particularly around the Farington Moss area, contributing to the local economy.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the western edge of the area, providing a route for walking and cycling. Farington is also known for the historic Farington Lodge, a former manor house set within its own grounds. The local landscape is generally flat, with open farmland characterising much of the surrounding land to the east.

Area overview

On average Farington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farington is £50,652 per year. There are 3 schools in Farington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farington is home to around 8,367 people, with a population density of about 897.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farington Population
8,367
Population density
897.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.05(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.59(+26%)
Other theft
7.89(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-31%)
Vehicle crime
2.99(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,902
94.42%
Other White
143
1.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
48
0.57%
Irish
45
0.54%
Indian
38
0.45%
Total population: 8,369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,200
32.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,427
20.93%
No qualifications
1,023
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
935
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
586
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,598
45%
Owns outright
1,290
36.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
309
8.7%
Other social rented
203
5.72%
Other forms of private rent
63
1.77%
Total households: 3,551

Property prices in Farington

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 in Farington area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farington 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached76£310,000
Semi-Detached74£210,000
Terraced32£167,500

10 years median price trend in Farington

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

All postcodes in Farington

PR266TJ

Red Rose Drive

PR266QD

Willowbank Close

PR254UD

Mill Street

PR266RT

St Pauls Close

PR254QJ

Mill Street

PR266TP

Centurion Way

PR253XH

Easedale Close

PR266QN

Pennington Drive

PR266QS

Morley Croft

PR266QL

Radcliffe Drive

PR253XG

Hayeswater Road

PR266PS

Mill Lane

PR44LG

Chain House Lane

PR266RB

Fidler Lane

PR55JW

Chadwick Gardens

PR266RW

Beconsaw Drive

PR55EY

Great Meadow

PR55JN

Boegrave Avenue

PR253EF

Foden Close

PR266AS

Jackdaw Close

PR253DZ

Triumph Road

PR55LY

Blake Avenue

PR55RX

Victoria Terrace

PR56AS

Wigan Road

PR254RH

Stanley Road

PR266QY

Whitehead Drive

PR254QE

Woodville Street

PR55JJ

Willow Close

PR55RB

Charnock Moss

PR253GR

Centurion Way

PR254XT

St Margarets Road

PR266AP

Goldcrest Avenue

PR55YG

Shady Lane

PR253RD

Carr Lane

PR266AH

Herringbone Street

PR254QU

St Clements Avenue

PR266AG

Herringbone Street

PR254QH

Crown Street

PR266SA

Cheshire House Close

PR55NE

Squirrels Chase

PR55RU

Hope Terrace

PR55ND

Lowry Close

PR266PY

Murray Avenue

PR253BF

Centurion Way

PR55XR

Stoney Lane

PR44BS

Woodland Court

PR55LW

Turner Avenue

PR44JY

Naptha Lane

PR253UD

Wheelton Lane

PR254GH

Rose Street

PR254GQ

Stevenson Avenue

PR254QR

Stanifield Lane

PR55NB

Brackenbury Close

PR266QX

Barn Hey Drive

PR253UJ

Windermere Avenue

PR266PX

Marks Avenue

PR254YS

St Christines Avenue

PR254YT

St Judes Avenue

PR253EG

Coventry Close

PR266TY

Centurion Way

PR266TT

Centurion Way

PR253XP

Derwent Close

PR55JG

Gainsborough Avenue

PR55JE

Coote Lane

PR254GJ

Mill Street

PR266RS

Riverside Terrace

PR55NA

Malton Drive

PR254QN

Kew Gardens

PR266AX

Blackbird Grove

PR254GP

Highfield Avenue

PR253DG

Swift Drive

PR254UB

Farington East

PR266QJ

Bradshaw Close

PR253EU

Library Close

PR254JU

Bashall Grove

PR266RP

Fylde Avenue

PR266RN

Green Lane

PR266QH

Thornton Drive

PR266BA

Heron Close

PR266AN

Orlon Road

PR266BB

Farington West

PR266PZ

Five Acres

PR55NH

Lonsdale Mews

PR56EF

Momentum Place

PR56BZ

Craven Drive

PR55JD

Coote Lane

PR254AB

Farington Lodge Gardens

PR55RS

Croston Road

PR266PW

Brookside Close

PR55LX

Constable Avenue

PR254QL

Stanifield Lane

PR254QP

Bristol Avenue

PR266AZ

Farington West

PR266AT

Linnet Court

PR55XS

Stanifield Lane

PR254QX

Farington Court

PR55LQ

Wellfield Road

PR266QR

Duttonfield Close

PR266PL

Croston Road

PR254QB

School Street

Data Sources

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