Elmwood Avenue is in Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR25 1RL is located in the Broadfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmwood Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR25 1RE, PR25 1QN, PR25 1RX, PR25 1RJ, PR25 1RH, PR25 2NL, PR25 1RU, PR25 2DJ, PR25 2DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR25 1RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 53.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 33.4% | 31.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 40.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 47.5% | 45.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 33% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 17.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.9% | 22.4% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 27.2% | 9.2% | -18.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 27.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.1% | 94% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmwood Avenue was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% lower than the Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmwood Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Broadfield and the 105th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Elmwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2025-03-13 | £116,952 |
| 8 Elmwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,150 | 2023-07-20 | £136,999 |
| 2 Elmwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2019-10-24 | £220,006 |
| 3 Elmwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-11-16 | £282,595 |
| 27 Elmwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-08-31 | £124,254 |
PR25 1RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Primary Academy Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB | 2out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbrook Primary School Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield County Junior School Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School Woodlea Road , Leyland PR25 1JL | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Haig Avenue , PR25 2QA | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worden Sports College Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy@Worden Redwood Avenue , PR25 1RN | - not rated | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | - not rated | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 908 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 | 1,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehouse School 90 School Lane , PR25 2TU | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Brooklands School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ | - not rated | 4,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Base Community Centre | 107 Bannister Drive, Leyland | 600 yd | |
| Wonderland | Communications House, Lancastergate | 716 yd | |
| Café Seven | 353 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 778 yd | |
| Cafe Seven Incorporating T & C Catering Services | 353 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 778 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd At Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, Towngate | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Food Bank | St Marys Priory Club, Broadfield Drive | 202 yd | |
| Fox Lane Sports Club | Leyland Sports and Social Club, Fox Lane | 646 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Golden Hill Lane, Leyland | 720 yd | |
| Broadfield Arms | Leyland Lane, Leyland | 733 yd | |
| Leyland Conservative Club | 67 - 69 Towngate, Leyland | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Fried | 310 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 732 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 286 - 288 Golden Hill Lane, Leyland | 734 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 55 Towngate, Leyland | 746 yd | |
| Mumbai Masala | 104A Towngate, Leyland | 763 yd | |
| 6burgerz | 104 - 106 Towngate, Leyland | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Aldi Stores, Westgate | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | 94 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 779 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 171 - 177 Towngate, Leyland | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Towngate | 791 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Churchill Way, Leyland | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worden Sports College WESTFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 383 yd |
| Northbrook Primary School Bannister Drive | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School HAIG AVENUE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Wellfield High School YEWLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Woodlea Junior School WOODLEA ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Leyland Leisure Centre LANCASTER GATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Leyland Fox Lane Sports And Social Club LEYLAND CRICKET CLUB PAVILLION LEYLAND CRICKET CLUB PAVILLION FOX LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Shapers Ladies Gym (Closed) 143-147 143-147 Towngate | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Leyland St Marys ROYAL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Leyland Fitness (Closed) Eden Street | health and fitness suite | 871 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.