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.
DARWIN DRIVE, PR25 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN DRIVE, PR25 5AP.
469
29
£ 48,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Lancaster Lane Community Primary School
Lever House Primary School
Farington Primary School
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Leyland Methodist Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
- Farington Conservative Club0.9 km
- Rose Of Farington0.9 km
- Campbells0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Central England Cooperative- Clayton Le Woods0.3 km
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Leyland Hotel0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PR255AP · Data under Open Government Licence