Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

DARWIN DRIVE, PR25 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN DRIVE, PR25 5AP.

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Population

469

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR25 5AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR25 5AP — age 29, 82% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PR25 5AP is a safe, established residential area on Darwin Drive, 0.4km from Clayton-le-Woods in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Clayton West & Cuerden ward and the Chorley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR25 5AP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR25 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00181977 (shared with 9 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 5AP. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 281,495

12 sales · Mean £ 282,826

Terraced

£ 45,000

1 sales · Mean £ 45,000

Flat

£ 314,000

1 sales · Mean £ 314,000

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

PR25 5AP has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's RC Primary School

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Lane Community Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Lever House Primary School

Good311 pupils0.8 km
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Farington Primary School

Inadequate200 pupils1.0 km
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Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Leyland Methodist Infant School

Outstanding200 pupils1.3 km
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Leyland Methodist Junior School

Good270 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Brookies0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily McColls0.8 km
  • Moss Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Farington Butchers0.9 km
  • NSS News0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
  • Farington Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Rose Of Farington0.9 km
  • Campbells0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Central England Cooperative- Clayton Le Woods0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Efes Turkish Cuisine0.8 km
  • King Grill Pizza1.0 km
  • Nabzys1.0 km
  • Venice Pizza and Grill0.8 km
  • Farington Chippy0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Leyland Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bangla Spice Brasserie0.4 km
  • St Ambrose Church Hall0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.1 km
  • Lostock Hall3.0 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wychwood Grove0.2 km
  • Woodsman0.3 km
  • Wychwood Grove0.3 km
  • Woodsman0.3 km
  • Kent Drive0.3 km