South Road is in Bretherton, Leyland and in Chorley district. PR26 9AJ 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 South Road, Bretherton, Leyland, PR26 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR26 9AH, PR26 9AP, PR26 9AL, PR26 9AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR26 9AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 55% | 53.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45% | 46.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 22.4% | 24.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 59.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 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 | 55.8% | 59.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 25.1% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 42.4% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.8% | 96.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 71.6% | 46.2% | 25.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 South Road, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2024-09-27 | £1,152,332 |
| 187 South Road, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-06-28 | £855,118 |
| 219A South Road, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2023-03-31 | £473,159 |
| Moss Farm Byre South Road, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-01-26 | £463,110 |
| 219 South Road, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-07-26 | £560,011 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around South Road, Bretherton, Leyland, PR26 9AJ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 18 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 South Road, Bretherton, Leyland, PR26 9AJ has very low surface water flood risk.
4 of 18 properties (22.22%) 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 9AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9AJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School South Road , Bretherton PR26 9AH | 3out of 4 | 49 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croston Methodist School Station Road , Croston PR26 9RP | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE School Out Lane , Croston PR26 9HJ | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School Out Lane , Croston PR26 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Liverpool Old Road , Much Hoole PR4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Language College Highfield Road , Croston PR26 9HH | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Highfield Road , Croston PR26 9HH | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton High School, A Community Technology College Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsfold Christian School Moss Lane , Hesketh Bank PR4 6AA | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Brooklands School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 4,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretherton Parish Institute | South Road, Bretherton | 615 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 21 South Road, Bretherton | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bretherton Recreation Ground South Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Bretherton Cricket Club South Road | grass pitches | 698 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.