Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

FOREST WAY, PR25 1HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST WAY, PR25 1HL.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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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.

home £189,130 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour43
Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Woodlea Junior School

Good239 pupils0.2 km
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Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School

Good170 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good769 pupils0.5 km
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Academy@Worden

Good533 pupils0.7 km
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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils0.9 km
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Seven Stars Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
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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

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
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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