Smith Croft Leyland, South Ribble
14 addresses across 1 postcode (PR26), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36400958.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £138,755 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; 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 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moss Side Medical Centre, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £138,755 | £138,755 | £138,755 |
| 1998 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £77,950 | £77,950 | £77,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2014 | 15 PR26 7XN | Detached | £138,755 | |
| 23 Apr 1998 | 1 PR26 7XN | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 4 Dec 1995 | 5 PR26 7XN | Detached | £77,950 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 D (45% of about 750 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.
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 14 addresses are between 18 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR26 7XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Croston 56,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hedgerows Road Moss Side | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seven Stars - Preston | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 40.1 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moss Side Medical Centre | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wise Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Time For Teeth - Wymott | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Ramsey Buckshawe Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Leyland Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Leyland, Leyland Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moss Side Playing Fields 8.9 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Leyland and Moss Side Allotments 1.7 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Worden Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Worden Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shrugg's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Brickfield Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Shaw Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Altcar Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Clarks Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Nixon Hillock | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moss Side Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Seven Stars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Academy@Worden | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Catering (St Anne's Catholic Primary School. Leyl PR25 1TL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd - St James CE School PR25 1TL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Leyland St James School Wrap Around Care Groups PR25 1TL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Sandy Banks Care Home PR26 7SG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Community Network and Outreach Service PR26 7SN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Leyland PR26 7SN | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ocean PR26 7SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Adana PR26 7SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hornby Croft (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- PR26 7XN: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
St James's Gardens · Hornby Croft · Ulnes Walton Lane · St James Gardens · Woodvale · The Glebe · School Lane · Alder Close · Paddock Avenue · Wheatfield · Lansborough Close · Parsonage Close
All the streets in PR26 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.