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About

Broadfield is a residential area located to the east of Leyland's town centre. The ward is primarily characterised by housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments. Local amenities are focused along key routes like Broadfield Drive and Moss Lane, serving the immediate community. The area includes several primary schools and green spaces such as Broadfield Park for recreation.

The ward's landscape is relatively flat, with the River Lostock flowing along its southern boundary. A notable local feature is the former Worden Hall estate grounds, now a public park, which extend into the area from the adjacent ward. Housing density increases closer to the Leyland central business district, with quieter, more suburban streets towards the eastern edges.

Area overview

On average Broadfield has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadfield is £43,962 per year. There are 5 schools in Broadfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Broadfield is home to around 4,970 people, with a population density of about 3,790.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadfield Population
4,970
Population density
3,790.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.23(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.24(+308%)
Shoplifting
38.83(+572%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.33(+137%)
Other theft
11.87(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,657
93.7%
Other White
128
2.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.68%
Other Asian
22
0.44%
Indian
19
0.38%
Total population: 4,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
897
22.41%
No qualifications
846
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
807
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
576
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 4,003

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
729
33.7%
Owns outright
576
26.63%
Other social rented
517
23.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
217
10.03%
Social rents from council
63
2.91%
Total households: 2,163

Property prices in Broadfield

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 in Broadfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broadfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£283,750
Semi-Detached36£175,000
Terraced17£150,000

10 years median price trend in Broadfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadfield.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.