Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

PARKGATE DRIVE, PR25 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKGATE DRIVE, PR25 1BU.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR25 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PR25 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PR25 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Parkgate Drive, 0.3km from Wade Hall Estate in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Seven Stars ward and the South Ribble constituency.

For serious buyers, PR25 1BU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR25 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00129138 (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 1BU. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 357,000

8 sales · Mean £ 327,625

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

PR25 1BU has low crime rates — 38 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School

Good170 pupils0.3 km
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Woodlea Junior School

Good239 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good769 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils0.8 km
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Seven Stars Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils0.9 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Crispy Fried0.9 km
  • Dipz Donuts0.8 km
  • Miami Chicken0.5 km
  • Mumbai Masala0.8 km
  • Pizza Italia0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • TG Clarkson + Son0.8 km
  • Worden Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Leyland Leisure Centre0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Barristers0.7 km
  • Eagle and Child0.7 km
  • Towngate Social Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Crofters Arms0.7 km
  • Seven Stars Inn0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Veterans Cafe0.8 km
  • Wonderland0.6 km
  • Café Seven0.8 km
  • Fat Sams Grill1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd At Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.8 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane2.7 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Avenue0.1 km
  • Forestway0.1 km
  • Sports & Social Club0.3 km
  • St Marys School0.3 km
  • South Ribble Borough Council Offices0.3 km