Whernside Way, Leyland, PR25 4ZN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR25 4ZN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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%	48.6%	0.6%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	52%	51.4%	-0.6%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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 4ZN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	31.9%	27.4%	-4.5%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	52.7%	4.2%	44.2%	8.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.6%	2.5%	-2.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	7.7%	11.4%	3.7%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	6.5%	5.1%	-1.4%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55%	45.4%	-9.6%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	28.3%	41.5%	13.2%	33.6%	7.9%
Fair health	12.2%	9.2%	-3.0%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.6%	12.6%	-7.0%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	8%	-10.8%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	16.8%	1.4%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.5%	1.3%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	20.2%	6.7%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	23.1%	32.4%	9.3%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	5.4%	4.6%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.9%	98.6%	0.7%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	96.4%	98.2%	1.8%	83.2%	15.0%
European Union	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	98.2%	1.8%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	76.7%	17.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.2%	37.2%	-5.0%
Christian	63.3%	46.2%	17.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Whernside Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whernside Way was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whernside Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Broadfield and the 75th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PR25 4ZN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whernside Way are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Ribble.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whernside Way, Leyland, PR25 4ZN

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR25 4ZN

Average Price
£230,981

Semi-Detached
£217,533

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£237,284

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whernside Way

Average Price
£234,716

Semi-Detached
£219,219

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£245,146

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whernside WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Whernside Way, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£252,000	2025-08-13	£252,459
32 Whernside Way, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-06-27	£187,920
28 Whernside Way, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£199,500	2024-09-20	£212,658
44 Whernside Way, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-05-24	£280,090
34 Whernside Way, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2023-08-31	£197,633

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR25 4ZN

Employment

PR25 4ZN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	19
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	406 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET	3out of 4	554 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leyland Methodist Infant School Canberra Road , PR25 3ET	4out of 4	554 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Farington Primary School Rose Street , Farington PR25 4GH	- not rated	677 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Lane Community Primary School Hunters Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR25 5TT	3out of 4	883 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,136 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP	2out of 4	1,312 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Academy@Worden Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX	3out of 4	2,248 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS	3out of 4	2,443 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR	3out of 4	4,053 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ	- not rated	1,974 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE	- not rated	572 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS	4out of 4	2,155 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN	- not rated	3,137 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP	- not rated	3,402 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ	- not rated	3,985 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Ambrose Church Hall	St Ambrose Church, Moss Lane	290 yd
Leyland Veterans Cafe	St Ambrose Church Hall, Moss Lane	290 yd
Purple Pig Sandwich Bar	41 Turpin Green Lane, Leyland	627 yd
Beijing Restaurant	11 Chapel Brow, Leyland	651 yd
Charcoal Grill	17 Chapel Brow, Leyland	655 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant	Lancaster Lane, Clayton-Le-Woods	578 yd
RAFA Club	Rafa Club, Golden Hill	579 yd
Railway Leyland	Railway Hotel, Preston Road	602 yd
Indigo	1A Fleetwood Street, Leyland	637 yd
The Roundabout Bar	47 Chapel Brow, Leyland	665 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ladies Of Cod Ltd	131A Bent Lane, Leyland	437 yd
You & Me	63 - 65 Turpin Green Lane, Leyland	568 yd
The Dilraj	5 Preston Road, Leyland	607 yd
Hungry Panda	11 Preston Road, Leyland	611 yd
Mai Wok Chinese Takeaway	11 Preston Road, Leyland	611 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco, 28 Pendle Road	651 yd
Central England Cooperative- Clayton Le Woods	Central England Cooperative, Wigan Road	762 yd
Iceland	44 - 48 Hough Lane, Leyland	919 yd
Lidl	1 Churchill Way, Leyland	988 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hallmark Health Club (Preston Leyland) LEYLAND WAY	swimming pool	156 yd
St Catherines Catholic Primary School MOSS LANE	grass pitches	395 yd
Leyland Methodist Junior School Canberra Road	grass pitches	561 yd
Lancaster Lane Community Primary School HUNTERS ROAD	grass pitches	840 yd
Leyland Golf Club LEYLAND GOLF CLUB HOUSE LEYLAND GOLF CLUB HOUSE WIGAN ROAD	golf	889 yd
Lever House Primary School BRISTOL AVENUE	grass pitches	994 yd
Gymetc. (Leyland) KING STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	994 yd
Lancashire County Football Association COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND THURSTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,036 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	146.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PR25 4ZN