Newby Drive is in Leyland and in Chorley district. PR25 5ST 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 Newby Drive, Leyland, PR25 5ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR25 5SU, PR25 5AF, PR25 5SS, PR25 5AE, PR25 5AQ, PR25 5TD, PR25 5SN, PR25 5SR, PR25 5SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR25 5ST, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 53.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 24% | 25% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 51.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 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 | 54.8% | 41.9% | -12.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 18.2% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.2% | 15.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 42.6% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 98.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
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 | 96.4% | 96.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newby Drive was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newby Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton and the 65th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Newby Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-10-03 | £342,928 |
| 2 Newby Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-04-29 | £344,662 |
| 2 Newby Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £313,800 | 2021-10-29 | £363,456 |
| 7 Newby Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-11-30 | £349,574 |
| 4 Newby Drive, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2016-06-10 | £395,990 |
PR25 5ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5ST 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%.
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School Hunters Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR25 5TT | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School Moss Lane , PR25 4SJ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever House Primary School Bristol Avenue , Farington PR25 4YR | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Back Lane , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farington Primary School Rose Street , Farington PR25 4GH | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worden Sports College Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy@Worden Redwood Avenue , PR25 1RN | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 2,547 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 | 552 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehouse School 90 School Lane , PR25 2TU | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Tree School - A Scope School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 3,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | Wigan Road, Clayton-Le-Woods | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant | Lancaster Lane, Clayton-Le-Woods | 370 yd | |
| Leyland Golf Club | Wigan Road, Leyland | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Happy Frier | Happy Frier, Unit 1 | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 28 Pendle Road | 418 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative- Clayton Le Woods | Central England Cooperative, Wigan Road | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Lane Community Primary School HUNTERS ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Preston Leyland) LEYLAND WAY | swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Leyland Golf Club LEYLAND GOLF CLUB HOUSE LEYLAND GOLF CLUB HOUSE WIGAN ROAD | golf | 1,034 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 | 140 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.