Nelson Avenue is in Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR25 3EE 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 Nelson Avenue, Leyland, PR25 3EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR25 3FE, PR25 3ET, PR25 3ED, PR25 2EF, PR25 3EH, PR25 3HB, PR25 3HJ, PR25 3HD, PR25 2SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR25 3EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR25 3EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 22.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 58.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 46.3% | 48.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.8% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.3% | 11.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 34.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.7% | 97.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Avenue was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Buckshaw & Worden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Buckshaw & Worden and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nelson Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-01 | £198,548 |
| 23 Nelson Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-04-17 | £295,400 |
| 38 Nelson Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-10-04 | £207,924 |
| 11 Nelson Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2022-05-24 | £157,909 |
| 24 Nelson Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-13 | £274,963 |
PR25 3EE 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 3EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland Methodist Infant School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Haig Avenue , PR25 2QA | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbrook Primary Academy Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlea Junior School Woodlea Road , PR25 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community 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 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy@Worden Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 4,460 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 | 1,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 4,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Pig Sandwich Bar | 41 Turpin Green Lane, Leyland | 215 yd | |
| Safia's Dream Desserts Ltd | 84 Hough Lane, Leyland | 372 yd | |
| Dilnaz Indian Takeaway & Brasserie | Bella Vieste, 78 Hough Lane | 375 yd | |
| 1878 Cafe | Lancashire FA, The County Ground | 379 yd | |
| Cafe Seven Leyland | British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 55 | 55 Hough Lane, Leyland | 443 yd | |
| The Roundabout Bar | 47 Chapel Brow, Leyland | 473 yd | |
| Indigo | 1A Fleetwood Street, Leyland | 498 yd | |
| The Market Ale House | 33 Hough Lane, Leyland | 500 yd | |
| The Gables | 2 Hough Lane, Leyland | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| You & Me | 63 - 65 Turpin Green Lane, Leyland | 187 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 68 Hough Lane, Leyland | 379 yd | |
| Ladies Of Cod Ltd | 131A Bent Lane, Leyland | 419 yd | |
| The Plaice | 57 Hough Lane, Leyland | 443 yd | |
| Winter Wonderland Leyland | 51 Hough Lane, Leyland | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 44 - 48 Hough Lane, Leyland | 392 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Churchill Way, Leyland | 588 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 171 - 177 Towngate, Leyland | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Towngate | 713 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Olympian Way | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Lancashire County Football Association COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND THURSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Gymetc. (Leyland) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Shapers Ladies Gym (Closed) 143-147 143-147 Towngate | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Leyland Fitness (Closed) Eden Street | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Preston Leyland) LEYLAND WAY | swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Balshaws Church Of England High School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Wellfield High School YEWLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School HAIG AVENUE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Leyland Leisure Centre LANCASTER GATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 968 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.