13 behind-the-scenes pictures of the new Leyland council houses that attracted 10,000 bids

By Newsroom

Published 5th Sep 2026, 05:27 BST

Updated 5th Sep 2026, 06:13 BST

When applications for almost two dozen new council homes in Leyland were opened last month, the system was swamped with people wanting to put their name down for one of the dwellings.

Almost 10,000 bids were made for the properties, on Quin Street, in the space of just five days.

Now, South Ribble Borough Council has opened the doors of one of the houses to the Lancashire Post – and we took a look around.

The first new council houses in Leyland for generations are complete.

1. Leyland's new council houses

The first new council houses in Leyland for generations are complete. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

The properties have been created by South Ribble Borough Council as part of the Leyland Town Deal regeneration project, overhauling the area around the market.

2. Leyland's new council housing

The properties have been created by South Ribble Borough Council as part of the Leyland Town Deal regeneration project, overhauling the area around the market. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

The equivalent of 450 bids was received for each of the homes when applications went live for five days in July.

3. Leyland's new council houses

The equivalent of 450 bids was received for each of the homes when applications went live for five days in July. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Prospective tenants had to prove a local connection to the town.

4. Leyland's new council houses

Prospective tenants had to prove a local connection to the town. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

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