Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

KINGSWAY, PR25 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, PR25 1BJ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PR25 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in PR25 1BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR25 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsway, 0.3km from Wade Hall Estate in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Seven Stars ward and the South Ribble constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PR25 1BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PR25 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00129143 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR25 1BJ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 142,000

1 sales · Mean £ 142,000

Semi-Detached

£ 143,500

1 sales · Mean £ 143,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR25 1BJ has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour31
Other crime10
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good769 pupils0.2 km
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Seven Stars Primary School

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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Woodlea Junior School

Good239 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils1.1 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.3 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Crofters Arms0.6 km
  • Seven Stars Inn0.7 km
  • Fox and Lion0.9 km
  • Leyland Food Bank0.9 km
  • The Stag (Withy Arms Leyland)0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Golden Star0.8 km
  • Ipizza and Grill0.2 km
  • Jo's Big Baps Ltd0.7 km
  • Kimbo Garden0.8 km
  • Leyland Cross Fish Ltd1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Café Seven0.7 km
  • The Folly Coffee House0.5 km
  • The Place0.1 km
  • Wonderland1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Worden Pharmacy0.7 km
  • TG Clarkson + Son0.7 km
  • Leyland Leisure Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland2.2 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane2.8 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Marys School0.1 km
  • Leyton Green0.3 km
  • Clayton Avenue0.4 km
  • Royal Avenue0.5 km
  • Victoria Park Avenue0.5 km