Fowler Avenue is in Farington Moss, Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR26 6RL is located in the Farington East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fowler Avenue, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR26 6RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 48.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 33% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 50.7% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 19.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 31.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 96.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fowler Avenue was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.8% higher than the Farington East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fowler Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farington East and the 129th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Fowler Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-06-15 | £236,170 |
| 4 Fowler Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,150 | 2012-07-18 | £254,518 |
| 7 Fowler Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,750 | 2004-09-16 | £265,130 |
| 1 Fowler Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2002-05-29 | £78,000 |
| 1 Fowler Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,950 | 1999-07-30 | £195,227 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Fowler Avenue, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6RL has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Fowler Avenue, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6RL has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
PR26 6RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Croston Road , Farington Moss PR26 6PR | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall Lourdes Avenue , Lostock Hall PR5 5TB | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall County Infant School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever House Primary School Bristol Avenue , Farington PR25 4YR | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 4,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood Community Specialist School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | Leyland Trucks Snack Bar, Croston Road | 827 yd | |
| Taste | Sweat Dreams Cafe, 4 Hope Terrace | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn | 43 Croston Road, Lostock Hall | 828 yd | |
| The Victoria | 54 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 949 yd | |
| Lostock Ale House | 7 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Chip Shop | 1 Victoria Street, Lostock Hall | 889 yd | |
| Fry Inn | 18 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 1,021 yd | |
| The Radohny | 2 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall | 1,030 yd | |
| Lostock Hall Kebab House | 12 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Alley Gym & Fitness Centre WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Croston Manor Open Space (Closed) Wellfield Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Farington Moss St. Paul'S C Of E Primary School CROSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Vicarage Ground (Closed) Church Lane | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Todd Lane South Open Space (Closed) Todd Lane South | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Tardy Gate Playing Field Hern Avenue | grass pitches | 994 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.