PR26 Postcode District
PR26 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Leyland Post town in Lancashire
The PR26 postcode district is located in the PR Preston postal area, PR26 has a population of 15,650 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 15.34 square miles (39.74 square kilometres or 9,819.72 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of PR26. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of PR26
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District overview
The primary settlement in the PR26 postcode district is Leyland, located in the county of Lancashire, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Farington Moss, Midge Hall, Moss Side, Bretherton, and Croston. The most significant post town in the postcode district is Leyland.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector PR26 6, covers Farington Moss and Leyland in Lancashire.
The sector PR26 7, covers Leyland in Lancashire.
The sector PR26 8, covers Leyland in Lancashire.
The sector PR26 9, covers Croston and Bretherton in Lancashire.
The post town for this district is LEYLAND.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the South Ribble District (B) (209 postal codes), and finally, the Chorley District (B) area (110 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland | 2.86 | ENE |
| Bamber Bridge | 5.54 | NE |
| Chorley | 5.56 | ESE |
| Preston | 6.29 | NNE |
| Freckleton | 6.79 | NW |
| Standish | 7.49 | SSE |
| Adlington | 7.96 | ESE |
| Fulwood | 8.09 | NNE |
| Kirkham | 8.51 | NNW |
| Skelmersdale | 8.90 | S |
| Ormskirk | 9.07 | SW |
| Southport | 10.29 | WSW |
| Horwich | 10.40 | ESE |
| Wigan | 10.64 | SSE |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 11.43 | SSE |
| Lytham St Anne's | 12.12 | WNW |
| Darwen | 12.16 | E |
| Rainford | 12.41 | S |
| Hindley | 12.43 | SE |
| Longridge | 12.48 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 336
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 7 | 101 |
| Croston | LEYLAND | PR26 9 | 64 |
| Farington Moss | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 54 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 8 | 25 |
| Bretherton | LEYLAND | PR26 9 | 20 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 17 |
| Farington Moss | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 8 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 8 |
| Midge Hall | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 6 |
| Farington Moss | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 5 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 8 | 5 |
| Croston | LEYLAND | PR26 9 | 3 |
| Moss Side | LEYLAND | PR26 7 | 3 |
| Moss Side | LEYLAND | PR26 7 | 2 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 8 | 2 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 8 | 2 |
| Midge Hall | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 2 |
| Bretherton | LEYLAND | PR26 9 | 2 |
| Midge Hall | LEYLAND | PR26 7 | 1 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 7 | 1 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 8 | 1 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 8 | 1 |
| Farington Moss | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 1 |
| LEYLAND | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 1 |
| Farington Moss | LEYLAND | PR26 6 | 1 |
Street list for PR26
BUFFALO ROAD
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK, Farington, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36408173
COUNTY CLOSE
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK, Farington, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36408030
CUB STREET
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK, Farington, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36408033
ENTERPRISE DRIVE
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK, Farington, Lancashire
Local Road
USRN: 36408172
LANCASHIRE ROAD
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK, Farington, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36408174
RED ROSE DRIVE
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK, Farington, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36408096
SPURRIER STREET
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK, Farington, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 36408175
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PUMP HOUSE LANE | 349 |
| WHEELTON LANE | 214 |
| WILLOW ROAD | 201 |
| WILLOWBANK CLOSE | 163 |
| LONGMEANYGATE | 74 |
| LONGMEANYGATE | 74 |
| ALDER CLOSE | 64 |
| MANOR HOUSE CLOSE | 45 |
| ROBIN HEY | 44 |
| STATION ROAD B5247 | 43 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1248 |
| Other theft | 254 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 220 |
| Other crime | 189 |
| Vehicle crime | 110 |
| Burglary | 96 |
| Public order | 87 |
| Drugs | 48 |
| Possession of weapons | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNKIRK LANE | LEYLAND | 8 | PR26 7SN | View map | |
| TOWN ROAD | LEYLAND | CROSTON | 7 | PR26 9RA | View map |
Schools in the district
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Croston Road , Farington Moss , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 6PR
Headteacher: Mr James Eccleston (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Slater Lane , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 7SH
Headteacher: Karen Chadwick (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Moss Side Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Paradise Lane , Moss Side Primary School , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 7ST
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Wright (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Aurora Brooklands School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 7TB
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Gregory
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
South Road , Bretherton , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 9AH
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Moxham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Language College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Highfield Road , Croston , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 9HH
Headteacher: Mr Alan Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Highfield Road , Croston , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 9HH
Headteacher: Mr Paul Cowley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Out Lane , Croston , Leyland
Postcode: PR26 9HJ
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Procter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Department | GARTH PRISON, ULNES WALTON LANE, LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE, PR26 8NE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Redbridge Associates Ltd | H M PRISON, WYMOTT PRISON, ULNES WALTON LANE, LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE, PR26 8LW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Side Medical Centre | 16 MOSS SIDE WAY, LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE, PR26 7XL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01772 623954 |
| 2 | The Village Surgeries Croston&eccleston | OUT LANE, CROSTON, LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE, PR26 9HJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01772 214680 |
| 3 | Croston Medical Centre | 30 BROOKFIELD, CROSTON, LEYLAND, PR26 9HY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wise Pharmacy | MOSS SIDE VILLAGE CENTRE, DUNKIRK LANE, MOSS SIDE, LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE, PR26 7SN | PHARMACY | Call 01772 459779 |
| 2 | Croston Pharmacy | 69 STATION ROAD, CROSTON, LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE, PR26 9RL | PHARMACY | Call 01772 600289 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £342,366 | 103 | £381,477 | 113 | £354,898 | 122 | £345,297 | 143 |
| Semi-detached | £216,866 | 87 | £206,540 | 135 | £207,201 | 163 | £205,555 | 146 |
| Terraced | £217,302 | 74 | £164,454 | 82 | £162,800 | 53 | £175,983 | 63 |
| Flats | £190,500 | 4 | £93,167 | 3 | £218,083 | 6 | £229,198 | 23 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Croston
CRS Code: CSO
Operator: NT
Line: Ormskirk branch line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M61 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.80
Average Driving Distance: 5.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 132
M6 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.71
Average Driving Distance: 3.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 300
M6 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.49
Average Driving Distance: 5.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 287
M65 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.52
Average Driving Distance: 5.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 300
M65 J1A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.52
Average Driving Distance: 5.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 300
M6 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.59
Average Driving Distance: 7.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 45
M61 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.02
Average Driving Distance: 7.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 93
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| PR26 6 | Leyland Delivery Office |
| PR26 7 | Leyland Delivery Office |
| PR26 8 | Leyland Delivery Office |
| PR26 9 | Leyland Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| P | R | 2 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| P | R | 2 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the PR26 postal code is LEYLAND followed by Croston, and Farington Moss.
The PR26 Postcode shares a border with PR25 (LEYLAND, Farington), PR5 (Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall, Walton-le-Dale), PR7 (CHORLEY, Euxton, Buckshaw Village), L40 (Burscough, Scarisbrick, Mawdesley) and PR4 (Kirkham, Cottam, Freckleton).
Maps and visuals
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