Hough Lane is in Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR25 2SD 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 Hough Lane, Leyland, PR25 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR25 2LD, PR25 2SB, PR25 2LB, PR25 2LA, PR25 2TE, PR25 2TD, PR25 2TS, PR25 2LE, PR25 2RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR25 2SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR25 2SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 47.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 26% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 42.3% | 38.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 20% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.7% | 22.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 18% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 91.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 96.2% | 91.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hough Lane was 406.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.2% higher than the Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hough Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Broadfield and the 10th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2022-08-24 | £361,039 |
| 6 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-06-14 | £174,525 |
| 38 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2017-11-01 | £26,322 |
| 22 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2010-07-07 | £286,227 |
| 16 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2008-08-20 | £293,848 |
PR25 2SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Haig Avenue , PR25 2QA | 2out of 4 | 343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbrook Primary Academy Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB | - not rated | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland Methodist Infant School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School Woodlea Road , Leyland PR25 1JL | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy@Worden Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 1,757 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 | 1,165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 4,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Dolci | 13 - 15 Hough Lane, Leyland | 0 yd | |
| The Hideout | 2 Sumner Street, Leyland | 46 yd | |
| Cafe Noir | Cafe, Market Hall | 82 yd | |
| Cafe Seven Leyland | British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street | 98 yd | |
| Fat Sams Grill | 165 Towngate, Leyland | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Ale House | 33 Hough Lane, Leyland | 60 yd | |
| The Gables | 2 Hough Lane, Leyland | 79 yd | |
| No 55 | 55 Hough Lane, Leyland | 153 yd | |
| The Old Leyland Gates | Golden Hill Lane, Leyland | 419 yd | |
| The Roundabout Bar | 47 Chapel Brow, Leyland | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Barbecue | 39 Hough Lane, Leyland | 65 yd | |
| Winter Wonderland Leyland | 51 Hough Lane, Leyland | 146 yd | |
| The Plaice | 57 Hough Lane, Leyland | 176 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 68 Hough Lane, Leyland | 209 yd | |
| Dipz Donuts | 113 Towngate, Leyland | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 44 - 48 Hough Lane, Leyland | 127 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 171 - 177 Towngate, Leyland | 161 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Churchill Way, Leyland | 252 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Olympian Way | 541 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Towngate | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymetc. (Leyland) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 114 yd |
| Shapers Ladies Gym (Closed) 143-147 143-147 Towngate | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Lancashire County Football Association COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND THURSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Wellfield High School YEWLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Leyland Fitness (Closed) Eden Street | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School HAIG AVENUE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Northbrook Primary School Bannister Drive | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Leyland Leisure Centre LANCASTER GATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Woodlea Junior School WOODLEA ROAD | grass pitches | 892 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.