PR25 1XP is a safe, established residential area on Cowling Lane, 0.5km from Straits in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Earnshaw Bridge ward and the South Ribble constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 63.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR25 1XP are sourced from Output Area E00129214 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLING LANE, PR25 1XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLING LANE, PR25 1XP.
279
40
£ 34,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR25 1XP — age 40, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £134k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 63.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR25 1XP. The average age is 40.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 116,500
15 sales · Mean £ 130,566
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR25 1XP has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Academy@Worden
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Moss Side Primary School
Seven Stars Primary School
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Northbrook Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Community Network and Outreach Service0.8 km
- Mercers0.8 km
- S and D Convenience Store0.1 km
- Spar Stores0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Annies Kitchen0.7 km
- Café Seven0.5 km
- Franco's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chicken Deli/Welcome To Barbados0.7 km
- Crispy Fried0.3 km
- Gusto Cafe0.8 km
- Peppers Grill0.7 km
- Poseidon0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Queens Hotel0.9 km
- Crofters Arms0.6 km
- Seven Stars Inn0.5 km
- Broadfield Arms0.3 km
- Dunkirk Hall0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland2.2 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.9 km
- Lostock Hall4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Daisy Bank Close0.1 km
- Cowling Lane0.2 km
- Downham Road0.3 km
- Downham Road0.3 km
- Mill Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR251XP · Data under Open Government Licence