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About

Moss Side is a small residential area located within the parish of Farington in South Ribble. The area is characterised by its housing estates and proximity to the M6 motorway, which runs along its western edge. It sits near the larger settlements of Leyland and Preston, providing access to their amenities.

The area is largely residential, with local facilities including a primary school and community centre. A notable local landmark is the former Leyland Motors social and athletic club grounds, reflecting the area's historical connections to the surrounding industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Moss Side has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moss Side is £49,847 per year. There are 2 schools in Moss Side: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moss Side is home to around 5,051 people, with a population density of about 973.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moss Side Population
5,051
Population density
973.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.97(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-34%)
Other theft
5.35(-19%)
Burglary
2.97(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,767
94.38%
Other White
103
2.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.55%
Indian
23
0.46%
Other Asian
20
0.4%
Total population: 5,051

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,302
31.47%
Level 3 (A level)
803
19.41%
No qualifications
662
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
582
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
397
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 4,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
821
38.85%
Owns with a mortgage
757
35.83%
Other social rented
311
14.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
163
7.71%
Social rents from council
30
1.42%
Total households: 2,113

Property prices in Moss Side

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moss Side 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 Moss Side over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£231,995
Detached39£310,000
Flats2£133,500
Terraced10£149,500

10 years median price trend in Moss Side

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

All postcodes in Moss Side

PR267SS

Old School Close

PR267AR

Blaydike Moss

PR267BJ

Laird Drive

PR267AP

The Pines

PR267DX

Grizedale Way

PR267QL

Boxer Place

PR251TF

Lansborough Close

PR267JR

Hedgerows Road

PR267AD

Wheatfield

PR267BF

Steer Street

PR267UX

Aston Way

PR267AX

Vista Vue Grove

PR267RZ

Gillyflower Court

PR267UB

Cheetham Meadow

PR267LG

Woodvale

PR266BE

Earnshaw Manor Court

PR267UA

Cheetham Meadow

PR267AE

Middlefield

PR267LF

Paddock Avenue

PR267AL

Fernleigh

PR267UY

Old Orchard Place

PR267BN

Chieftain Close

PR267AJ

Bolton Meadow

PR267BW

Mastiff Close

PR267AN

Highgrove Court

PR267TG

The Glebe

PR267BU

Carrimore Close

PR267UJ

Robin Hey

PR266PE

Hugh Lane

PR267AH

Long Moss

PR267BS

Lynx Place

PR267XX

The Laund

PR267PF

Comet Road

PR267SZ

The Orchards

PR267JY

Meadow Vale

PR267SL

School Lane

PR266QF

Lingard Close

PR267SD

Cocker Court

PR267UL

Robin Hey

PR267XN

Smiths Croft

PR267EW

Bison Place

PR267AT

Fossdale Moss

PR266RF

Calderbank Close

PR267UT

Hornby Croft

PR267SX

Rhoden Road

PR267BA

Lion Gardens

PR267RU

Pasture Field Close

PR266TN

Midge Hall Lane

PR267AZ

Routeman Place

PR267SQ

Dunkirk Lane

PR267UE

Holmes Meadow

PR267DD

Trojan Mews

PR267YD

Nookfield

PR267SN

Dunkirk Lane

PR266PD

Hugh Lane

PR267BL

Roberts Fold

PR267SY

Dunkirk Lane

PR266TD

Longmeanygate

PR267RY

Pintail Close

PR267UR

Robin Hey

PR251YJ

Inskip Road

PR266TL

Narrow Lane

PR267BB

Retriever Street

PR267XA

St James Gardens

PR267AG

Parsonage Close

PR267UN

Robin Hey

PR266TE

Longmeanygate

PR267SU

Cocker Lane

PR253JZ

Hedgerows Road

PR267QR

Bison Place

PR267BQ

Albion Road

PR267QS

Clydesdale Place

PR267SB

Slater Lane

PR267BG

Tiger Grove

PR267BH

Badger Drive

PR267BE

Roadtrain Avenue

PR267DP

Gower Court

PR268LY

Nixon Lane

PR267RW

Avocet Court

PR267AS

Fossdale Moss

PR267BD

Constructor Close

PR267LD

Nixons Court

PR267XY

The Laund

PR267UW

Ashfields

PR267AY

Moss Side

PR251XX

Hoghton Road

PR251XS

Grange Road

PR267BT

Thornycroft Mews

PR267RX

Round Meadow

PR267UP

Robin Hey

PR267UD

Barn Croft

PR267PB

Longmeanygate

PR251YE

Western Drive

PR267AW

Fernleigh

PR266TH

Longmeanygate

PR267DZ

Douglas Crescent

PR266TQ

Jane Lane

PR267XB

St James Gardens

PR267AB

Long Close

PR267YB

Nookfield

Data Sources

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