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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 49 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
49
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
24.26(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.99(+18%)
Other theft
6.45(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-33%)
Vehicle crime
5.5(-9%)
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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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
Detached73£313,495
Semi-Detached67£212,250
Terraced33£185,000

10 years median price trend in Farington

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

All postcodes in Farington

PR253EF

Foden Close

PR253NT

Llama Close

PR254QN

Kew Gardens

PR55JJ

Willow Close

PR56AS

Wigan Road

PR254UD

Mill Street

PR266RN

Green Lane

PR55LD

Barnfield

PR55ND

Lowry Close

PR253UQ

Centurion Court

PR266AT

Linnet Court

PR266PJ

Croston Road

PR266TG

Enterprise Drive

PR44LB

Chain House Lane

PR55XQ

Stoney Lane

PR266AQ

Goldcrest Avenue

PR254GH

Rose Street

PR254QH

Crown Street

PR266AH

Herringbone Street

PR266QQ

Lower Field

PR266QY

Whitehead Drive

PR44LH

Church Lane

PR55DD

Farington East

PR254QF

Stanifield Lane

PR253BZ

Boardman Close

PR254GE

Woodville Street

PR254XT

St Margarets Road

PR254YR

Bristol Avenue

PR266PL

Croston Road

PR266RQ

Riverside Avenue

PR55XR

Stoney Lane

PR254QY

Spring Croft

PR254YT

St Judes Avenue

PR254QQ

Gloucester Avenue

PR266QE

Bispham Avenue

PR55JE

Coote Lane

PR254GJ

Mill Street

PR254QB

School Street

PR254QL

Stanifield Lane

PR254GP

Highfield Avenue

PR254YU

Bristol Avenue

PR266PY

Murray Avenue

PR266TY

Centurion Way

PR253BF

Centurion Way

PR254QE

Woodville Street

PR55JT

East View

PR254QP

Bristol Avenue

PR55JW

Chadwick Gardens

PR56EW

Dollywaggon Way

PR253EU

Library Close

PR55LY

Blake Avenue

PR253XN

Grisedale Road

PR266QN

Pennington Drive

PR266QZ

Ryding Close

PR253DZ

Triumph Road

PR266QG

Lostock Boulevard

PR55JH

Hern Avenue

PR266LZ

Centurion Way

PR266RR

Riverside Close

PR55JX

Kellet Acre

PR253XL

Ullswater Close

PR254GQ

Stevenson Avenue

PR254GU

Centurion Industrial Estate

PR254XN

Lever House Lane

PR266QS

Morley Croft

PR266TR

Centurion Way

PR55NH

Lonsdale Mews

PR254QG

Stanifield Lane

PR266AD

Badger Road

PR266AF

Twill Road

PR55EY

Great Meadow

PR254GT

Woodside

PR266RJ

Huddleston Place

PR266RL

Fowler Avenue

PR55JG

Gainsborough Avenue

PR254QD

East Street

PR266AG

Herringbone Street

PR266RH

Fowler Lane

PR266TP

Centurion Way

PR55LX

Constable Avenue

PR266AZ

Farington West

PR266RW

Beconsaw Drive

PR266SA

Cheshire House Close

PR254GA

Stanifield Lane

PR254QJ

Mill Street

PR266AW

Barn Owl Drive

PR266BB

Farington West

PR55JY

Croston Road

PR55NE

Squirrels Chase

PR266RG

Lodge View

PR55JQ

Rushy Hey

PR55NP

Yewtree Grove

PR55RB

Charnock Moss

PR56BZ

Craven Drive

PR56EG

Lostock Lane

PR253UD

Wheelton Lane

PR266QU

Little Close

PR55RU

Hope Terrace

PR55XS

Stanifield Lane

PR253DG

Swift Drive

Data Sources

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