Is PR25 5RS a safe place to live?

Yes, PR25 5RS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PR25 5RS?

The average property price in PR25 5RS is currently around £276k.

What is the population of PR25 5RS?

The population for the PR25 5RS area is approximately 270 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chorley, North West

HIGHER MEADOW, PR25 5RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER MEADOW, PR25 5RS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

270

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10

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8/10

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6/10

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6/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

PR25 5RS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR25 5RS is a sought-after residential area on Higher Meadow, 0.5km from Clayton-le-Woods in Leyland. Administratively it sits within Clayton West & Cuerden ward and the Chorley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR25, PR25 5RS offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR25 5RS are sourced from Output Area E00126678 (shared with 10 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 5RS. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 223,750

8 sales · Mean £ 238,250

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

PR25 5RS has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences38

Anti-social behaviour24

Vehicle crime4

Other theft3

Other crime2

school Local Schools

Lancaster Lane Community Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km

Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km

St Catherine's RC Primary School

Good224 pupils1.2 km

Leyland Methodist Junior School

Good270 pupils1.6 km

Leyland Methodist Infant School

Outstanding200 pupils1.6 km

Lever House Primary School

Good311 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby

Brookies0.0 km
Greggs0.8 km
Spar0.8 km
Starbucks0.8 km
NSS News0.8 km
+ 3 more

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
Leyland Golf Club0.8 km
The Bobbin Mill0.8 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Tesco Express0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Sbarro0.8 km
The Happy Frier0.6 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Avant Gardens1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Leyland1.7 km
Buckshaw Parkway2.3 km
Euxton Balshaw Lane2.7 km

Bus Stops

Stoney Holt0.1 km
Stoney Holt0.2 km
Stoney Holt0.2 km
Caton Drive0.4 km
Lune Drive0.4 km