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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.3% 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. The median sale price in Broadfield is £169,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £192,000. There are 4 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Broadfield Population

4,970

Population density

3,790.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,657

93.7%

Other White

128

2.58%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.68%

Other Asian

0.44%

Indian

0.38%

Total population: 4,970

Economics

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

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

2.91%

Total households: 2,163

Property prices in Broadfield

Median price: £169,000

Price per sq ft: £222

Sales (last 12 months): 49

Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £192K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Broadfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£283,750	£248	£225,250	£242,500	£319,375	£388,750
Semi-Detached	26	£177,500	£227	£124,625	£160,500	£191,500	£227,375
Terraced	17	£150,000	£173	£121,123	£140,000	£162,500	£181,200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadfield.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£215,000	£116,250	£105,000
2017	£215,000	£123,500	£105,500
2018	£187,500	£123,250	£110,500
2019	£185,000	£130,000	£117,500
2020	£197,000	£130,000	£125,000
2021	£230,000	£140,000	£125,000
2022	£238,000	£155,000	£140,000
2023	£357,000	£155,500	£138,000
2024	£374,000	£162,000	£140,500
2025	£260,000	£175,000	£152,000
2026	£268,750	£180,000	£148,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadfield.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£172	£139	£122
2017	£169	£153	£127
2018	£199	£153	£131
2019	£205	£155	£132
2020	£212	£154	£137
2021	£204	£174	£146
2022	£270	£200	£155
2023	£232	£190	£161
2024	£225	£201	£167
2025	£210	£219	£196
2026	£248	£238	£157

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district.

Band A£1,628

Band B£1,900

Band C£2,171

Band D£2,443

Band E£2,985

Band F£3,528

Band G£4,071

Band H£4,885

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Broadfield ward.

Local councillors

Kath Unsworth

Broadfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Matthew Vincent Tomlinson

Broadfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

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Area Profile

Crime

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Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Broadfield

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadfield

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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