Farington West
Farington West is one of 23 wards in South Ribble, home to 4,188 people in 1,719 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £260,000 over the past two years, 18% above the South Ribble median. On average 7% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 45% below the South Ribble average.
People and homes.
4,188 residents in 1,719 households, next to the South Ribble average.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Prices.
Quarterly median of standard sales in Farington West and South Ribble.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026
Safety.
Police recorded 402 crimes and incidents in Farington West in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 96 per 1,000 residents, against 80 across South Ribble.
Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Lancashire Constabulary (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in Farington West with a published hygiene rating.
Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)