Balcarres Road is in Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR25 2EL is located in the Leyland Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balcarres Road, Leyland, PR25 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR25 2FH, PR25 3FD, PR25 2FD, PR25 3FG, PR25 3AA, PR25 3FL, PR25 2EB, PR25 2ED, PR25 2FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR25 2EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.5% | 34.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 49.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 51.1% | 54.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 29.9% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 12.9% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2EL this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 8.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 5.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 41.9% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.6% | 98.4% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 96.3% | 98.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 98.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balcarres Road was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Buckshaw & Worden average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Balcarres Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Buckshaw & Worden and the 158th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Balcarres Road, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-10-30 | £85,630 |
| 8 Balcarres Road, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-18 | £190,946 |
| 15 Balcarres Road, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-02-17 | £130,487 |
| 13 Balcarres Road, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-10-31 | £148,835 |
| 16 Balcarres Road, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-02-21 | £317,915 |
PR25 2EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Junior School Woodlea Road , PR25 1JL | 3out of 4 | 544 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 | 573 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland Methodist Infant School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Haig Avenue , PR25 2QA | 2out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy@Worden Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 4,928 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 | 1,157 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 | 1,521 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 4,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Leyland Scout Group | Second Leyland Scout Group Hq, Eden Street | 289 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd At Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, Towngate | 297 yd | |
| Leyland Pentecostal Church | Church, Broad Street | 356 yd | |
| Wonderland | Communications House, Lancastergate | 375 yd | |
| 1878 Cafe | Lancashire FA, The County Ground | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle and Child | 30 Church Road, Leyland | 153 yd | |
| Towngate Social Club Ltd | 74 Towngate, Leyland | 322 yd | |
| Barristers | 63 - 65 Towngate, Leyland | 348 yd | |
| Leyland Conservative Club | 67 - 69 Towngate, Leyland | 350 yd | |
| The Stag (Withy Arms Leyland) | 3 - 5 Worden Lane, Leyland | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Pig Pizza Company | 188 yd | ||
| Leyland Cross Fish Ltd | 15 Church Road, Leyland | 293 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 55 Towngate, Leyland | 343 yd | |
| Mumbai Masala | 104A Towngate, Leyland | 359 yd | |
| 6burgerz | 104 - 106 Towngate, Leyland | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Towngate | 297 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Aldi Stores, Westgate | 609 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 171 - 177 Towngate, Leyland | 626 yd | |
| Iceland | 44 - 48 Hough Lane, Leyland | 639 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Churchill Way, Leyland | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland Fitness (Closed) Eden Street | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Lancashire County Football Association COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND THURSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Shapers Ladies Gym (Closed) 143-147 143-147 Towngate | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Gymetc. (Leyland) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Leyland Leisure Centre LANCASTER GATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Balshaws Church Of England High School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Leyland Fox Lane Sports And Social Club LEYLAND CRICKET CLUB PAVILLION LEYLAND CRICKET CLUB PAVILLION FOX LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Woodlea Junior School WOODLEA ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Wellfield High School YEWLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 731 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.