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

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.

5. Leyland's new council houses

The scheme is made up of 16 three-bed townhouses - like this one - and six one-bedroomed apartments. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

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6. Leyland's new council houses

South Ribble Borough Council leader Matthew Tomlinson said the interest had been staggering. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

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7. Leyland's new council houses

The authority is building up its stock of housing - with the Quin Street scheme adding to developments in recent years at the former McKenzie Arms and Tom Hanson House sites in Bamber Bridge. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

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8. Leyland's new council houses

There are currently 2,000 applicants with a South Ribble connection on the borough’s waiting list for social housing, which is mostly delivered by specialist third party providers. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

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