Leyland Lane is in Ulnes Walton, Leyland and in South Ribble district. PR26 8LB is located in the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leyland Lane, Ulnes Walton, Leyland, PR26 8LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR26 8LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 19.4% | 29.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 54.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 48.8% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25% | 13.9% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 41.1% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 95.9% | 98% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 97.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 64.5% | 46.2% | 18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leyland Lane was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% higher than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leyland Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 135th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 584 Leyland Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-04-13 | £475,407 |
| Benthams Farm, 588 Leyland Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-09-18 | £949,941 |
| 598 Leyland Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-03-16 | £588,996 |
| Lowe Farm Cottage Leyland Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2020-01-13 | £970,789 |
| Forge Cottage Leyland Lane, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-09-23 | £530,791 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Leyland Lane, Ulnes Walton, Leyland, PR26 8LB has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 9 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Leyland Lane, Ulnes Walton, Leyland, PR26 8LB has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 9 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
PR26 8LB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR26 8LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars Primary School Peacock Hall Road , PR25 1TD | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Stars Infant School Peacock Hall Road , PR25 1TD | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Slater Lane , PR25 1TL | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyland St James Church of England Primary School Slater Lane , PR26 7SH | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlea Junior School Woodlea Road , PR25 1JL | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School Royal Avenue , PR25 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worden Sports College Westfield Drive , PR25 1QX | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy@Worden Redwood Avenue , PR25 1RN | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Earnshaw Drive , PR25 1QS | 4out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Brooklands School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehouse School 90 School Lane , PR25 2TU | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Hub School Rainbow Hub , Salt Pit Lane L40 2QX | - not rated | 5,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephant | Dawbers Lane, Euxton | 1,025 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 | 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 | 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 | 32 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.