PR26 9JJ postcode in Chorley, Lancashire
PR26 9JJ is a postcode in Chorley, in the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South ward. It is in the South Ribble parliamentary constituency and the Lancashire police force area, and has been in use since June 2001.
Where PR26 9JJ is, and what is near it
- PR26 9JJ
- Other postcodes in PR26 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.6573, longitude -2.7873)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after PR26 9JJ?
- ChorleyDistrict council Chorley: bins, council tax, planning
- LancashireCounty council Lancashire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around PR26 9JJ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- LancashirePolice force area
- South RibbleParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mr Paul Foster (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mr Paul Foster
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at PR26 9JJ?
Every home and business at PR26 9JJ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at PR26 9JJ?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for PR26 9JJ.
Check the bin days for PR26 9JJ on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is PR26 9JJ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 1 home or business at PR26 9JJ. 1 is in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Chorley
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for PR26 9JJ: 1,433 properties in Chorley are at high risk (2.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Chorley
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of PR26 9JJ is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 19:59 on 22 October 2026.
- River Yarrow at Croston, between the railway and Home Farm MewsFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Yarrow at Croston, between the railway and Home Farm Mews
- Lower River DouglasFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Douglas
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 19:59 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near PR26 9JJ?
Homes in PR26 9 sold for a typical £268,300 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 44 sales, down 11.1% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £495,000 7 sales
- Semi-detached £333,500 10 sales
- Terraced £257,000 25 sales
- Flat or maisonette 2 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole PR26 district: a typical £270,000 from 178 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in PR26 9JJ
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in PR26 9JJ from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near PR26 9JJ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 740 homes in the neighbourhood around PR26 9JJ. The largest share of them, 19%, are in council tax band C. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (46%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Chorley for 2026‑27: £2,430. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,620 (band A) to £4,860 (band H); band C, the most common, is £2,160.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 50 (7%) | £1,620 |
| Band B | about 90 (12%) | £1,890 |
| Band C | about 140 (19%) | £2,160 |
| Band D | about 130 (18%) | £2,430 |
| Band E | about 130 (18%) | £2,970 |
| Band F | about 100 (14%) | £3,510 |
| Band G | about 90 (12%) | £4,050 |
| Band H | about 10 (1%) | £4,860 |
When the homes were built
- 46% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 6% 1919 to 1939
- 9% 1945 to 1964
- 14% 1965 to 1982
- 11% 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- 9% 2020 or later
Averages for Chorley before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of PR26 9JJ is in (ONS area E01024974), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near PR26 9JJ?
The nearest open schools to PR26 9JJ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to PR26 9JJ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PR26 9JJ is Croston Rail Station, 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- Croston Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Rufford Rail Station Railway station 2.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near PR26 9JJ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near PR26 9JJ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PR26 9JJ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Village Surgeries Croston&Eccleston Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01772 214680 1.1 kmWalk
- Tarleton Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01772 812205 3.9 kmCycle
- Moss Side Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Inadequate CQC report July 2024 · Phone 01772 623954 5.4 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near PR26 9JJ?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of PR26 9JJ on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PR26 9JJ?
The nearest to the centre of PR26 9JJ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- HMP Garth Phone 01772 443300 3.2 kmCycle
- HMP Wymott Phone 01772 442000 3.4 kmCycle
- Eccleston Dental Practice Limited Phone 01257 453107 4.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to PR26 9JJ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Euxton Hall Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01257 276261 7.3 kmDrive
- Wrightington Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01942 244000 9.0 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near PR26 9JJ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of PR26 9JJ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Croston Park Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01772 601431 950 mWalk
- Alsley Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report November 2025 · Phone 01704 821713 2.9 kmCycle
- Marsh House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01772 600991 3.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PR26 9JJ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PR26 9JJ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Croston Pharmacy Mon to Wed 9am to 12:50pm, 2pm to 6:30pm; Thu 9am to 12:50pm, 2pm to 6pm; Fri 9am to 12:50pm, 2pm to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01772 600289 1.1 kmWalk
- Rufford Pharmacy Mon and Tue 8:25am to 5:10pm; Wed 8:25am to 1:10pm; Thu and Fri 8:25am to 5:10pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01704 821111 3.2 kmCycle
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 24 Mark Square Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01772 812619 3.9 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near PR26 9JJ?
The nearest vets to the centre of PR26 9JJ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Myerscough Veterinary Group 5.4 kmDrive
- Myerscough Veterinary Group 5.6 kmDrive
- Pinewood Veterinary Practice Phone +44 1772 455287 6.2 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is PR26 9JJ in a conservation area?
The centre of PR26 9JJ is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near PR26 9JJ?
Police.uk records 10 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of PR26 9JJ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for PR26 9JJ
- Ward
- Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
- Parish
- Croston
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Rural or urban
- Larger rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 2001
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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