PR25 3BA is a sought-after residential area on Matterdale Road, 1.2km from Turpin Green in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Buckshaw & Worden ward and the South Ribble constituency.
For serious buyers, PR25 3BA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, down 26.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PR25 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00129088 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MATTERDALE ROAD, PR25 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATTERDALE ROAD, PR25 3BA.
232
59
£ 46,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 96% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, PR25 3BA is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR25 3BA. The average age is 58.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 326,500
2 sales · Mean £ 326,500
Terraced
£ 198,000
4 sales · Mean £ 183,248
Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR25 3BA has low crime rates — 19 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
Balshaw's Church of England High School
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Leyland Methodist Junior School
Lancaster Lane Community Primary School
Woodlea Junior School
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Wellfield Academy
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Leyland Golf Club0.8 km
- The Bobbin Mill0.9 km
- Eagle and Child0.8 km
- The Stag (Withy Arms Leyland)1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Mill At Charnock Farm0.5 km
- Charnock Farm Weddings and Events Venue0.5 km
- Avant Gardens0.6 km
- Lakeside Coffee House0.5 km
- Veterans Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Leyland Cross Fish Ltd1.0 km
- Ladies Of Cod Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Leyland Service Station1.0 km
- Leyland Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyland1.5 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane1.8 km
- Buckshaw Parkway1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bleasdale Close0.2 km
- Bleasdale Close0.2 km
- Church Lane Bent Lane0.3 km
- Heald House Rd0.3 km
- Bent Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR253BA · Data under Open Government Licence