Postcode report
Is PR26 9HF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PR26 9HF: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR26 9HF is a postcode in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South, Chorley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR26 9HF, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR26 9HF are local prosperity and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PR26 9HF is based on Chorley 007 Census 2021. It covers 7,879 residents, 227 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near PR26 9HF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £210k from 35 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR26 9HF can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR26 9HF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR26 9HF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PR26 9HF
Is PR26 9HF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PR26 9HF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR26 9HF?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR26 9HF?
LocaleIQ matched PR26 9HF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR26 9HF?
The latest median sold price is £210k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR26 9HF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.