Greystones is in Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR26 7UH is located in the Moss Side electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greystones, Leyland, PR26 7UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR26 7ST, PR26 7UR, PR26 7SR, PR26 7UP, PR26 7AR, PR26 7SZ, PR26 7UE, PR26 7QJ, PR26 7UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR26 7UH is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 41.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 33.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 11.8% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47.5% | 40.1% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 26% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 12.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 16.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 88.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 88.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greystones was 87.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Earnshaw Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greystones has the 5th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Earnshaw Bridge and the 127th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Greystones, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-09-18 | £137,030 |
| 33 Greystones, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-07-25 | £139,179 |
| 2 Greystones, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-10-27 | £135,301 |
| 20 Greystones, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-08-28 | £95,487 |
| 2 Greystones, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-01-17 | £94,035 |
PR26 7UH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Side Primary School Paradise Lane , PR26 7ST | 4out of 4 | 189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St James Church of England Primary School Slater Lane , PR26 7SH | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Slater Lane , PR25 1TL | 2out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Stars Primary School Peacock Hall Road , PR25 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbrook Primary Academy Bannister Drive , PR25 2GB | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy@Worden Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Highfield Road , Croston PR26 9HH | 4out of 4 | 4,757 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 | 3,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 4,119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine | Dr Oetker (UK) Limited, 20 Marathon Place | 959 yd | |
| CFL Kitchen | Unit 28, Marathon Place | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Hall | Dunkirk Lane, Moss Side | 651 yd | |
| Broadfield Arms | Leyland Lane, Leyland | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean | Ocean Fish and Chip Shop, Dunkirk Lane | 333 yd | |
| Crispy Fried | 310 Leyland Lane, Leyland | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Side Primary School PARADISE LANE | grass pitches | 121 yd |
| Paradise Park (Closed) Paradise Lane | grass pitches | 123 yd |
| Leyland St James C Of E Primary School SLATER LANE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Leyland Warriors Arlfc (Moss Side Recreation Ground) SOUTHLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.