We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Leyland in South Ribble from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Leyland older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Leyland and South Ribble? Is Leyland an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Leyland Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Leyland Central.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Leyland?
The largest employment sector in Leyland is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 19.14% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.45% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.11% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 10.56% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.48% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 10.32% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.1% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.93% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Leyland and South Ribble
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Leyland either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.43 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.57 of Leyland residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland Central | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| South Ribble | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leyland has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Leyland compared to other wards in South Ribble
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howick & Priory | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2 | Walton-le-Dale West | 87.98% | 12.02% |
| 3 | Longton & Hutton West | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 4 | Coupe Green & Gregson Lane | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 5 | Broad Oak | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 6 | New Longton & Hutton East | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 7 | Farington East | 82.18% | 17.82% |
| 8 | Hoole | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 9 | Walton-le-Dale East | 81.76% | 18.24% |
| 10 | Farington West | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 11 | Lostock Hall | 80% | 20% |
| 12 | Buckshaw & Worden | 77.86% | 22.14% |
| 13 | Samlesbury & Walton | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 14 | Charnock | 72.28% | 27.72% |
| 15 | Bamber Bridge East | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 16 | Moss Side (South Ribble) | 71.82% | 28.18% |
| 17 | Earnshaw Bridge | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 18 | Leyland Central | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 19 | St Ambrose | 69.06% | 30.94% |
| 20 | Middleforth | 65.84% | 34.16% |
| 21 | Broadfield (South Ribble) | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 22 | Bamber Bridge West | 59.19% | 40.81% |
| 23 | Seven Stars | 49% | 51% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leyland & South Ribble Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Leyland in the South Ribble local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland Central | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| South Ribble | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leyland compared to other wards in South Ribble
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamber Bridge West | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2 | Middleforth | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 3 | Bamber Bridge East | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 4 | Charnock | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| 5 | Walton-le-Dale East | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 6 | Seven Stars | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 7 | Walton-le-Dale West | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 8 | Leyland Central | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 9 | Broadfield | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 10 | Howick & Priory | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 11 | Earnshaw Bridge | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 12 | Broad Oak | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 13 | Moss Side | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 14 | Farington East | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 15 | Lostock Hall | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 16 | Samlesbury & Walton | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 17 | Buckshaw & Worden | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 18 | St Ambrose | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 19 | New Longton & Hutton East | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 20 | Farington West | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 21 | Coupe Green & Gregson Lane | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 22 | Hoole | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 23 | Longton & Hutton West | 96.99% | 3.01% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leyland Health Statistics
Leyland Central has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland Central | 51.6% | 30.9% | 13.25% | 3.57% | 0.69% |
| South Ribble | 47.89% | 34.06% | 13.09% | 3.89% | 1.07% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in South Ribble changed since 2011?
South Ribble residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.14% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 47.69% | 34.12% | 13.06% | 4.1% | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 47.89% | 34.06% | 13.09% | 3.89% | 1.07% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leyland Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Leyland residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Leyland Central | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 14.81% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.13% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.81% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.52% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 20.1% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.76% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Leyland Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of South Ribble.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| South Ribble | 2.4% | 0% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 61.44% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.26% |
| Unemployed | 3.28% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Leyland and South Ribble?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Ribble including Leyland. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge East | 4996 |
| Bamber Bridge West | 4249 |
| Broad Oak | 4107 |
| Broadfield | 5057 |
| Buckshaw & Worden | 4621 |
| Charnock | 4050 |
| Coupe Green & Gregson Lane | 4352 |
| Earnshaw Bridge | 4951 |
| Farington East | 3329 |
| Farington West | 4567 |
| Hoole | 4195 |
| Howick & Priory | 7205 |
| Leyland Central | 5175 |
| Longton & Hutton West | 5813 |
| Lostock Hall | 6140 |
| Middleforth | 7402 |
| Moss Side | 3977 |
| New Longton & Hutton East | 4600 |
| Samlesbury & Walton | 4230 |
| Seven Stars | 4272 |
| St Ambrose | 4585 |
| Walton-le-Dale East | 4264 |
| Walton-le-Dale West | 4949 |
| South Ribble Total | 111086 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
