Western Drive is in Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR25 1YD is located in the Earnshaw Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Drive, Leyland, PR25 1YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR25 1XU, PR25 1XT, PR25 1YA, PR25 1JS, PR25 1XR, PR25 1YB, PR25 1XY, PR25 1XH, PR25 1XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR25 1YD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 50.5% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 42.2% | 49.5% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.4% | 23.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 49.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 | 30.2% | 28.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -19.7% |
| Good health | 44% | 44% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 19.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around PR25 1YD this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 31.4% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 11.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 20.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.5% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Drive was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Broadfield and the 90th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Western Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2025-08-11 | £133,135 |
| 65 Western Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-21 | £244,015 |
| 67 Western Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-09 | £209,779 |
| 55 Western Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-06 | £215,024 |
| 61 Western Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-09-24 | £173,567 |
PR25 1YD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR25 1YD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Side Primary School Paradise Lane , PR26 7ST | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Slater Lane , PR25 1TL | 2out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St James Church of England Primary School Slater Lane , PR26 7SH | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Stars Primary School Peacock Hall Road , PR25 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbrook Primary Academy Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy@Worden Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 4,982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 2,861 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 | 665 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 4,642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 5,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annies Kitchen | 74 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 581 yd | |
| Franco's | 85 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 582 yd | |
| Café Seven | 353 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 807 yd | |
| Cafe Seven Incorporating T & C Catering Services | 353 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 807 yd | |
| Dine | Dr Oetker (UK) Limited, 20 Marathon Place | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Arms | Leyland Lane, Leyland | 215 yd | |
| Dunkirk Hall | Dunkirk Lane, Moss Side | 578 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Golden Hill Lane, Leyland | 787 yd | |
| Seven Stars Inn | 355 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 853 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel | 16 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Fried | 310 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 552 yd | |
| Peppers Grill | 91 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 575 yd | |
| Poseidon | 70 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 589 yd | |
| Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados | 68 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 596 yd | |
| Smashie's Smash Burgers | 83 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worden Sports College WESTFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Paradise Park (Closed) Paradise Lane | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Moss Side Primary School PARADISE LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| St Annes Catholic Primary School SLATER LANE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Muscle Gym (Closed) 1st Floor 1st Floor Leyland Lane | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Seven Stars Primary School PEACOCK HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.