Coniston Way, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9SD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR26 9SD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	50.2%	49.4%	-0.8%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	49.8%	50.6%	0.8%	49.0%	1.6%

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 9SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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	27.1%	23.1%	-4.0%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	58.7%	-0.5%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.2%	11.1%	2.9%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.3%	5.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-0.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.4%	50.8%	-4.6%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	33%	37.3%	4.3%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	8.9%	10.4%	1.5%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.3%	1.5%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	12.9%	16.4%	3.5%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	6.6%	-5.9%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	12.8%	-2.9%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	8.4%	1.3%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	14.6%	-0.3%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	33.3%	39.8%	6.5%	33.8%	6.0%
Other	3.5%	1.3%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	100%	97.3%	-2.7%	81.4%	15.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	98.7%	97.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	1%	0%	-1.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	97.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.1%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	68.6%	46.2%	22.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Coniston Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coniston Way was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Coniston Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 86th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR26 9SD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Coniston Way are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chorley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Coniston Way, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9SD

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR26 9SD

Average Price
£310,320

Semi-Detached
£292,945

Terraced
£215,465

Detached
£327,586

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Coniston Way

Average Price
£280,768

Semi-Detached
£259,760

Terraced
£222,485

Detached
£311,520

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Coniston WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Coniston Way, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-06-17	£387,497
10 Coniston Way, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2018-04-05	£393,824
19 Coniston Way, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2017-11-08	£369,511
12 Coniston Way, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2017-09-15	£326,776
25 Coniston Way, Leyland, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2012-12-12	£376,389

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR26 9SD

Employment

PR26 9SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	19
Manufacturing	18
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	679 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	1,860 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church Road , Tarleton PR4 6UP	3out of 4	4,086 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eccleston Primary School Doctor's Lane , Eccleston PR7 5RA	3out of 4	4,246 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	4,410 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	907 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ	3out of 4	4,494 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB	- not rated	4,729 yd	Other independent special school	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	Distance
Twin Lakes Velo Cafe	Brickcroft Lane, Croston	353 yd
Out Lane Social	29 - 31 Town Road, Croston	459 yd
Panshi	24 Town Road, Croston	513 yd
Thyme On The Yarrow	68A Town Road, Croston	513 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Croston Sports Club	Croston Sports And Social Club, Westhead Road	299 yd
The Black Horse Inn	Westhead Road, Croston	329 yd
The Wheatsheaf Hotel	Town Road, Croston	459 yd
The Grapes Hotel	67 Town Road, Croston	459 yd
Lord Nelson Hotel	Out Lane, Croston	480 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Westhead Fish & Chip Shop	The Westhead Fish And Chips, 66 Westhead Road		458 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrison's Daily	6 Station Road, Croston		196 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Croston Sports Club WESTHEAD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	274 yd
Croston Sports Club (Juniors Football) DOB BRIDGE COTTAGE DOB BRIDGE COTTAGE BRICK CROFT LANE	grass pitches	442 yd
Bishop Rawstorne Church Of England Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	581 yd

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	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	38.2%

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	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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