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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

PR253DJ

Coulthard Drive

PR55RS

Croston Road

PR55RZ

William Street

PR254GL

Stanifield Close

PR266QJ

Bradshaw Close

PR266RP

Fylde Avenue

PR44BT

Little Gem Lane

PR254GS

Knowsley Avenue

PR254XQ

St Annes Road

PR266AN

Orlon Road

PR266AP

Goldcrest Avenue

PR55YG

Shady Lane

PR254JU

Bashall Grove

PR266RD

Church Lane

PR254XL

Lever House Lane

PR254XS

St Annes Road

PR266RT

St Pauls Close

PR266TT

Centurion Way

PR55JL

Greenfield Drive

PR253RD

Carr Lane

PR253XG

Hayeswater Road

PR254QS

Stanley Avenue

PR55XP

Old School Lane

PR266BA

Heron Close

Data Sources

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