Moss Lane is in Leyland and in Chorley district. PR25 4SE is located in the Clayton West & Cuerden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moss Lane, Leyland, PR25 4SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR25 5SL, PR25 5SD, PR25 5SH, PR25 5AP, PR25 4ZY, PR25 5AB, PR25 5AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR25 4SE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 4SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 18.9% | 21% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 63.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 43.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.4% | 14.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 41.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 76.2% | 46.2% | 30.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Lane was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moss Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton and the 121st lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Moss Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2021-12-10 | £897,215 |
| The Willows Moss Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-25 | £694,906 |
| The Hawthorns Moss Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-12 | £195,722 |
| Mansard House Moss Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-08-30 | £556,404 |
| Levens Lodge Moss Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-03-29 | £631,601 |
PR25 4SE 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 4SE 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 | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's RC Primary School Moss Lane , PR25 4SJ | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever House Primary School Bristol Avenue , Farington PR25 4YR | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farington Primary School Rose Street , Farington PR25 4GH | - not rated | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Lane Community Primary School Hunters Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR25 5TT | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,586 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy@Worden Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 3,747 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 | 2,418 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 | 97 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | Wigan Road, Clayton-Le-Woods | 514 yd | |
| St Ambrose Church Hall | St Ambrose Church, Moss Lane | 609 yd | |
| Leyland Veterans Cafe | St Ambrose Church Hall, Moss Lane | 609 yd | |
| Beijing Restaurant | 11 Chapel Brow, Leyland | 1,037 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 17 Chapel Brow, Leyland | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant | Lancaster Lane, Clayton-Le-Woods | 407 yd | |
| Farington Conservative Club | 70 Stanifield Lane, Farington | 778 yd | |
| Rose Of Farington | 59 Stanifield Lane, Farington | 779 yd | |
| Railway Leyland | Railway Hotel, Preston Road | 826 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Rafa Club, Golden Hill | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Happy Frier | Happy Frier, Unit 1 | 554 yd | |
| Venice Pizza and Grill | Unit 9, Clifton Parade | 667 yd | |
| Efes Turkish Cuisine | Unit 6, Clifton Parade | 672 yd | |
| Farington Chippy | 57 Stanifield Lane, Farington | 762 yd | |
| No 1 Chinese Takeaway | 21 Preston Road, Leyland | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative- Clayton Le Woods | Central England Cooperative, Wigan Road | 272 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 28 Pendle Road | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Preston Leyland) LEYLAND WAY | swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Lever House Primary School BRISTOL AVENUE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Lancaster Lane Community Primary School HUNTERS ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.