Forest Way Lower House, South Ribble
1 address across 1 postcode (PR25), about 140 m long. USRN 36404243.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £193,260 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Ribble costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Low Green, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Worden Medical Centre, about 310 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £193,260 | £193,260 | £193,260 |
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £346,500 | £346,500 | £346,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2018 | 12 PR25 1HL | Detached | £193,260 | |
| 14 Mar 2017 | 1 PR25 1HL | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 2 PR25 1HL | Detached | £346,500 | |
| 4 Apr 2006 | 2 PR25 1HL | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | VANTAGE POINT PR25 1HL | Detached | £53,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | 5 PR25 1HL | Detached | £88,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 4 PR25 1HL | Detached | £123,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in South Ribble in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,628 | £1,900 | £2,171 | £2,443 | £2,985 | £3,528 | £4,071 | £4,885 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (34% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hole House Farm, Chorley Road, Heath Charnock: up to 6 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Land adj 105 Towngate, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the Rear of 247/251 Leyland Lane: up to 7 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Leyland Town Deal, Commercial A, Quin Street, Leyland: up to 13 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR25 1HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Buckshaw Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Euxton Balshaw Lane 76,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Civic Centre Broadfield | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 40.6 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Worden Medical Centre | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Towngate Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ramsey Buckshawe Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Leyland Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | Cash machine 28-30 Hough Lane Halifax | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Low Green 6,250 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Worden Park 57 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 1.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 58 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) east. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Walker Monument Approximately 20 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Worden Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shrugg's Wood | Wood | 360 m north-west |
| Brickfield Wood | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Shaw Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Altcar Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Farm Yard Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Nixon Hillock | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Ribble: see them on the South Ribble page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 150 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wellfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Academy@Worden | Secondary | 11–16 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Northbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seven Stars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leyland Methodist Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Love Flava's | Mobile caterer | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Billies Catering Ltd | Mobile caterer | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lancashire Catering (Woodlea Junior School) PR25 1JL | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Fox Lane Sports Club PR25 1HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Woodlea Junior School PR25 1JL | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Leyland Food Bank PR25 1PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2021 |
| St Mary's Community Centre PR25 1PD | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| First Footsteps Ltd PR25 1HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Leyland Leisure Centre PR25 2EX | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Friends Of Leyland Library PR25 1HA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Broadfield House Home For The Aged PR25 1NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Home Bargains PR25 2LX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Fox and Lion PR25 2EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Wonderland PR25 2EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| The Fox and Lion PR25 2EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Paddock (13); On or near Nursery Close (12); On or near Woodlea Road (11); On or near Forestway (6); On or near Roberts Court (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PR25 1HL: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Roberts Court · West Paddock · Forestway · Pinewood Crescent · Woodlea Road · Lancastergate · Nursery Close · Cedarwood Drive · Spring Gardens · Royal Avenue · Maplewood Close · Parkgate Drive
All the streets in PR25 and across South Ribble.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.