Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

TOWNGATE, PR25 2LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNGATE, PR25 2LQ.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR25 2LQ 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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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PR25 2LQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £105k. Property prices are trending up 121.1% year-on-year.

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

PR25 2LQ is an active urban area on Towngate, 0.4km from Leyland in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Leyland Central ward and the South Ribble constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 121.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR25 2LQ are sourced from Output Area E00129079 (shared with 32 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 2LQ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 122,000

6 sales · Mean £ 121,333

Flat

£ 55,000

2 sales · Mean £ 55,000

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

Crime around PR25 2LQ is above average at 112 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.

Violence and sexual offences127
Anti-social behaviour116
Shoplifting66
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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Wellfield Academy

Requires Improvement329 pupils0.3 km
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good270 pupils0.4 km
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Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School

Good170 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlea Junior School

Good239 pupils0.5 km
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Northbrook Primary Academy

Inadequate151 pupils0.6 km
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Leyland Methodist Junior School

Good270 pupils0.6 km
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Leyland Methodist Infant School

Outstanding200 pupils0.6 km
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Balshaw's Church of England High School

Good918 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Cheese Cabin0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Leyland Express0.6 km
  • Market Patisserie0.4 km
  • The Fish Plaice0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Eagle and Child0.4 km
  • The Old Leyland Gates0.7 km
  • The Roundabout Bar0.7 km
  • Towngate Social Club Ltd0.2 km
  • No 550.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Dilnaz Indian Takeaway & Brasserie0.5 km
  • Fat Sams Grill0.2 km
  • Med 3 Leyland0.5 km
  • The Viceroy0.8 km
  • 1878 Cafe0.2 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Chesters0.8 km
  • Dipz Donuts0.0 km
  • Doughbies0.7 km
  • Miami Chicken0.4 km
  • Mumbai Masala0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyland1.0 km
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane2.9 km
  • Buckshaw Parkway3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate0.1 km
  • Westgate0.1 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km