Willowbank Close, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6QD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR26 6QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	53%	53%	0.0%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	47%	47%	0.0%	49.0%	-2.0%

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 PR26 6QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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	18.6%	21.1%	2.5%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	61.2%	2.2%	44.2%	17.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	8.1%	10%	1.9%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	11.9%	5.4%	-6.5%	6.1%	-0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.2%	57.9%	20.7%	48.4%	9.5%
Good health	33.3%	24.9%	-8.4%	33.6%	-8.7%
Fair health	18.8%	9.6%	-9.2%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	8.5%	6.2%	-2.3%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.1%

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	36.7%	20.9%	-15.8%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	6.6%	-3.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	11.6%	-3.2%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	7%	0.3%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	14.3%	2.9%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	37.9%	21.7%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	4.3%	1.7%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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	0.9%	1%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	97.4%	96.1%	-1.3%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	97.4%	96.9%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	96.6%	0.4%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	62%	46.2%	15.8%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Willowbank Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowbank Close was 269.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 318.5% higher than the Farington East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Willowbank Close has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farington East and the 16th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PR26 6QD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Willowbank Close are based on 21 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 Willowbank Close, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6QD

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR26 6QD

Average Price
£393,469

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£417,650

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£54,922

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willowbank Close

Average Price
£417,796

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£435,913

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£55,462

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willowbank CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Willowbank Close, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2025-11-07	£425,032
1 Willowbank Close, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-01-19	£410,577
4 Willowbank Close, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-06-30	£446,140
8 Willowbank Close, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2021-05-20	£362,188
14 Willowbank Close, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property	£345,000	2021-05-07	£438,438

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR26 6QD

Employment

PR26 6QD 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 PR26 6QD 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	120
Retired	100
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	16
Education	13
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Croston Road , Farington Moss PR26 6PR	3out of 4	1,416 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Earnshaw Bridge Infant School Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS	- not rated	1,779 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadfield County Junior School Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB	- not rated	2,028 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northbrook Primary School Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB	- not rated	2,045 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northbrook Primary Academy Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB	2out of 4	2,052 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worden Sports College Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX	- not rated	2,245 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Academy@Worden Redwood Avenue , PR25 1RN	- not rated	2,245 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP	- not rated	2,255 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP	2out of 4	2,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR	3out of 4	3,044 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	4,095 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS	4out of 4	1,779 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stonehouse School 90 School Lane , PR25 2TU	- not rated	2,007 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ	- not rated	2,323 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Applebee Wood Community Specialist School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS	- not rated	2,585 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Applebee Wood School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS	- not rated	2,585 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen	Leyland Trucks Snack Bar, Croston Road		907 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near PR26 6QD postcode.

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	76.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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