Living in PR26, South Ribble
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PR26 in South Ribble. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Ribble: £211,854, up 4.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around PR26
133 recorded home sales on the streets around central PR26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £200,882 and a range from £83,500 to £745,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 ALDER CLOSE, PR26 7TT | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 36 PASTURE FIELD CLOSE, PR26 7RU | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 78 NOOKFIELD, PR26 7YD | semi-detached | £120,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 9 ROUND MEADOW, PR26 7RX | terraced | £139,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 100 FERNLEIGH, PR26 7AL | semi-detached | £173,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 7 LONG MOSS, PR26 7AH | detached | £240,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
12 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
113 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PR26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on South Ribble's figures.
Common questions about PR26
What is the average house price in PR26?
The average sold price in South Ribble is £211,854 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PR26?
Prices in South Ribble are up 4.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PR26?
The median of 133 recorded sales around central PR26 in the last 2 years is £200,882, ranging from £83,500 to £745,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PR26?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central PR26, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PR26?
113 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PR26 at risk of flooding?
Central PR26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PR26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £200,882; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 113 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PR26 safe?
113 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PR26 or PR25, PR26 or PR5, PR26 or PR7.
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