The market in Leyland is quite buoyant and the old saying 'if it is priced right and marketed correctly it will sell' is true most of the time. Prices range from £50,000 to over £500,000 meaning that there really is something to suit everyone from the first time buyer to the retired pensioner.
The manager of Reeds Rains Leyland office, Andy Roscoe, has lived in Leyland all of his life says: “Leyland is one of those places that whatever you need or where ever you need to get to shouldn't cause you many problems. The shops and amenities it has to offer are good with more to be found in the neighbouring city of Preston. The transport links though are what really make Leyland stand out with the train and more motorway network the backbone of the town.
Leyland offers a wide range of properties for sale from large farmhouses situated in acres of land to 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. There are many new build developments which provide modern accommodation as well as traditional properties such as the Weavers Cottages which can be found on Fox Lane. With a good provision of bungalows there really is something for everyone. Worden Park and Cuerden Valley with the facilities they offer are wonderful for families and dog walkers. For those interested in sport there is an 18-hole golf course and leisure centre. The transport links are second to none with the M6, M65 and M61 all easily accessible.
As one of Leyland's most popular estate agents, Reeds Rains has a large variation of flats and houses for sale in all parts of Leyland. Many houses and bungalows are within walking distance of the town centre amenities which is always handy. Venturing slightly further out, the area of Worden Park remains very popular given its access to the fantastic park facilities and well regarded schools. We also have Cuerden Valley on our door step which makes the area of Clayton-le -woods popular with families. The bus network is strong and moving around the entire area is easy. We also cover villages such as the award winning Croston and Bretherton for those who like a more relaxed way of life.
There is something for everyone in Leyland and the surrounding villages; whatever your needs may be. All properties provide excellent access to the M6 motorway whilst Worden Park and Cuerden Valley are popular for families given their access to the wonderful amenities they offer. Croston and Bretherton are two highly sought after villages with pleasant village 'pubs and restaurants' and access to the neighbouring countryside.
Leyland offers a wide variety of rental properties meeting the needs of all tenant groups. The price of property to rent in Leyland starts at £350 a month for a studio flat rising to around £525 a month for a two bedroom apartment in the new developments. Houses start from £500 a month for a two bedroom property and can rise to in excess of £1,000 for four or five bedroom detached properties.
The town of Leyland has a range of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as the famous market itself which is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and has a large range of stalls. Hough Lane is the main shopping area; here you will find our Reeds Rains office. We are well served with Supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl. There are a good variety of dining options to suit all tastes with Italian, Indian and Chinese restaurants as well as the Leyland Lion which is our local Wetherspoons offering great value for money. Preston is a 10 minute drive away where more high street stores can be found and the railway station at Leyland means a day’s shopping in Manchester or Liverpool is quite straight forward.
Leyland is very proud of its cricket team which was founded back in 1848. They have 5 senior teams as well as junior teams which run from under 9's to under 17s. There is also football, netball and hockey teams available for all ages to get involved with. Bolton Wanderers under 21's play some of their fixtures at the Lancashire FA ground in Leyland city centre and is always good for a bit of people spotting with many famous current and former footballers attending. Leyland hosts a yearly festival, provides access to the commercial vehicle museum and has amateur dramatics groups such as the St. Ambrose Players who are always looking for new members.
