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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

PR253BZ

Boardman Close

PR266RH

Fowler Lane

PR254GL

Stanifield Close

PR254QF

Stanifield Lane

PR266TG

Enterprise Drive

PR266PP

Croston Road

PR253DJ

Coulthard Drive

PR55JQ

Rushy Hey

PR254XQ

St Annes Road

PR266QG

Lostock Boulevard

PR55JR

School Lane

PR254GU

Centurion Industrial Estate

PR266RE

Hillside Avenue

PR55JP

Rushy Hey

PR254GB

The Square

PR253XN

Grisedale Road

PR266AE

Twine Way

PR266PT

Bannister Lane

PR254QD

East Street

PR44BT

Little Gem Lane

PR55JH

Hern Avenue

PR44HN

Falcon Court

PR266QT

Crofters Meadow

PR56EG

Lostock Lane

PR253DD

Victory Drive

PR55LU

Morland Avenue

PR266AW

Barn Owl Drive

PR56EW

Dollywaggon Way

PR44LE

Chain House Lane

PR266RG

Lodge View

PR254QZ

Bristol Avenue

PR254XP

Lever House Lane

PR254AE

Kieshaw Drive

PR266RJ

Huddleston Place

PR266AD

Badger Road

PR254YR

Bristol Avenue

PR266AF

Twill Road

PR266AU

Barn Owl Drive

PR55XT

Woodcock Estate

PR254XS

St Annes Road

PR253UE

Grasmere Avenue

PR254XN

Lever House Lane

PR254GA

Stanifield Lane

PR254YU

Bristol Avenue

PR266RQ

Riverside Avenue

PR254XR

St Annes Road

PR266TW

Centurion Way

PR55JX

Kellet Acre

PR266RU

Okeover Close

PR266TU

Farington West

PR254GE

Woodville Street

PR55JL

Greenfield Drive

PR55DD

Farington East

PR253XF

Grasmere Avenue

PR55XQ

Stoney Lane

PR44LA

Brook Lane

PR44JU

Newgate Lane

PR266QU

Little Close

PR253XL

Ullswater Close

PR266TX

Lancashire Enterprise Business Park

PR253DL

Alvis Close

PR266PR

Croston Road

PR55JY

Croston Road

PR254QQ

Gloucester Avenue

PR266RR

Riverside Close

PR44LH

Church Lane

PR55JZ

Haydon Avenue

PR254GS

Knowsley Avenue

PR253RA

Foundry Close

PR266LZ

Centurion Way

PR266TZ

Buffalo Road

PR266TB

Enterprise Drive

PR266PQ

Croston Road

PR266PA

Leveret Court

PR56DA

Craven Drive

PR266QQ

Lower Field

PR266QW

Meadowland Close

PR55NF

Jubilee Road

PR266RA

Lodge Lane

PR55RF

North Union View

PR253DB

Boardman Close

PR266QP

Ordsdall Close

PR266RD

Church Lane

PR266AL

Spindle Crescent

PR266PJ

Croston Road

PR55JU

South View

PR55JS

School Lane

PR266AB

Naptha Lane

PR44LF

Penwortham Way

PR266PU

Moss Lane

PR254QA

Stanifield Lane

PR266RL

Fowler Avenue

PR44LJ

Coote Lane

PR266PN

Croston Road

PR254QY

Spring Croft

PR253RJ

Fowler Lane

PR266TR

Centurion Way

PR254XL

Lever House Lane

PR266AQ

Goldcrest Avenue

PR55LA

Croston Road

Data Sources

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