Church Street is in Croston, Leyland and in Chorley district. PR26 9HA 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 Church Street, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR26 9RE, PR26 9RX, PR26 9RB, PR26 9SH, PR26 9RA, PR26 9RH, PR26 9HR, PR26 9HJ, PR26 9AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR26 9HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.8% | 53.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 27.7% | 24.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 47.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 23% | 14.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 40.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.1% | 97% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 170th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Church Street, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-24 | £313,525 |
| The Rectory Church Street, Leyland, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £4,539,680 | 2023-03-29 | £4,705,362 |
| 12 Church Street, Leyland, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-30 | £317,251 |
| 2 Church Street, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-05-25 | £104,556 |
| 16 Church Street, Leyland, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-11-23 | £276,173 |
PR26 9HA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR26 9HA 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School Out Lane , Croston PR26 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School South Road , Bretherton PR26 9AH | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston Primary School Doctor's Lane , Eccleston PR7 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hurst Green , Mawdesley L40 2QT | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School The Green , Eccleston PR7 5TE | 4out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Highfield Road , Croston PR26 9HH | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme On The Yarrow | 68A Town Road, Croston | 146 yd | |
| Panshi | 24 Town Road, Croston | 147 yd | |
| Out Lane Social | 29 - 31 Town Road, Croston | 198 yd | |
| Twin Lakes Velo Cafe | Brickcroft Lane, Croston | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | Town Road, Croston | 198 yd | |
| The Grapes Hotel | 67 Town Road, Croston | 198 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | Out Lane, Croston | 272 yd | |
| The Black Horse Inn | Westhead Road, Croston | 410 yd | |
| Croston Sports Club | Croston Sports And Social Club, Westhead Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westhead Fish & Chip Shop | The Westhead Fish And Chips, 66 Westhead Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 6 Station Road, Croston | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croston Sports Club WESTHEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church Of England Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Croston Sports Club (Juniors Football) DOB BRIDGE COTTAGE DOB BRIDGE COTTAGE BRICK CROFT LANE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.