PR25 1HL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Way, 0.4km from Lower House in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Seven Stars ward and the South Ribble constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR25 1HL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR25 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00129146 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST WAY, PR25 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST WAY, PR25 1HL.
260
53
£ 38,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR25 1HL 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.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, PR25 1HL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR25 1HL. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 189,130
2 sales · Mean £ 189,130
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR25 1HL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodlea Junior School
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Academy@Worden
Wellfield Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Northbrook Primary Academy
Seven Stars Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- S and D Convenience Store1.0 km
- Singh's Stores1.0 km
- TG Clarkson + Son0.8 km
- Worden Pharmacy0.3 km
- Leyland Leisure Centre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Crispy Fried0.9 km
- Dipz Donuts0.7 km
- Doughbies1.0 km
- Miami Chicken0.4 km
- Mumbai Masala0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Barristers0.5 km
- Eagle and Child0.7 km
- Towngate Social Club Ltd0.6 km
- Crofters Arms0.7 km
- Seven Stars Inn0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Veterans Cafe0.7 km
- Wonderland0.5 km
- Café Seven0.7 km
- Fat Sams Grill0.8 km
- 1878 Cafe0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.6 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane2.9 km
- Buckshaw Parkway3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Forestway0.1 km
- Royal Avenue0.1 km
- South Ribble Borough Council Offices0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
- Sports & Social Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR251HL · Data under Open Government Licence