Postcode insights

PR26 7AR

Blaydike Moss

Moss Side

Interactive map showing PR26 7AR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR26 7AR

Overview

Postcode PR26 7AR is located in an urban city, within the Moss Side ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Moss Side area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moss Side is £49,847 per year. The nearest station is Leyland, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Paradise Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Moss Side has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Moss Side has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Moss Side is £49,847 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR26 7AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Moss Side near PR26 7AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leyland located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR26 7AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miParadise ParkLargeWalking directions to Paradise Park
0.3 miMoss Side Village GreenMediumWalking directions to Moss Side Village Green

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
973.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.2(-15%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.22(-65%)
Other theft
5.95(-10%)
Vehicle crime
5.29(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
96.05%
Other
4
1.13%
Other Asian
2
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.56%
Chinese
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
34.34%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.5%
No qualifications
43
14.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
100
61.35%
Owns with a mortgage
53
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.52%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.61%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Moss Side

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £321K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Moss Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Side over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£317,500£257
Semi-Detached14£216,000£267
Terraced9£165,000£251
Flats1£150,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Side

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Side.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,000£113,000£160,000
2017£228,000£140,500£110,750
2018£217,000£142,500£108,500
2019£213,250£158,250£108,500
2020£268,500£155,475£98,000
2021£255,000£138,500£135,000
2022£311,500£231,995£123,500
2023£316,500£260,700£92,500
2024£333,500£234,650£251,745
2025£310,800£237,500£165,000
2026£320,000£173,000£154,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Side.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Side.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£185£135
2017£187£163£135
2018£181£173£141
2019£190£213£121
2020£196£183£111
2021£242£213£161
2022£263£249£140
2023£275£235£209
2024£262£235£221
2025£274£280£235
2026£255£233£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Side.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moss Side in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR26 7AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR26 7AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 20255, Blaydike Moss, Leyland, PR26 7ARDetachedFreehold£295,000
09 Jan 2026139, Fossdale Moss, Leyland, PR26 7ASDetachedFreehold£320,000
12 Aug 2025107, Fossdale Moss, Leyland, PR26 7ASDetachedFreehold£283,000
28 Feb 20259, Greystones, Leyland, PR26 7UHTerracedFreehold£140,000
09 Jan 202610, Birchwood, Leyland, PR26 7QJDetachedFreehold£349,000

Schools

In the PR26 7AR postcode area, located within Moss Side, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR26 7AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMoss Side Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryLeyland St James Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableAurora Brooklands SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR26 7AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR26 7AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodSouth Ribble, PR25 1TWWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district (2025-26).

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,398
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR26 7AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mary Green

Moss Side - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michael Anthony Green

Moss Side - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Paul Foster

South Ribble - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSouth RibbleE07000126
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth RibbleE14001491
WardMoss SideE05010230
ParishSouth Ribble, unparished areaE43000100
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moss SideE02005300
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 014AE01025416
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PR26 7AR

Is PR26 7AR (Moss Side) safe?

The area around PR26 7AR records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR26 7AR?

The median sale price around PR26 7AR in Moss Side is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR26 7AR?

There are 7 schools close to PR26 7AR, including Moss Side Primary School (Outstanding), Leyland St James Church of England Primary School (Good) and Aurora Brooklands School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR26 7AR?

PR26 7AR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR26 7AR (Moss Side) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR26 7AR is Paul Foster (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mary Green (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael Anthony Green (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.