Queensway Close is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 0EH is located in the Howick & Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queensway Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 0DT, PR1 0EJ, PR1 0EL, PR1 0EE, PR1 0EN, PR1 0JD, PR1 0ED, PR1 0EP, PR1 0JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 0EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 32.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 36.5% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 35.4% | -3.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway Close was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Broad Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queensway Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Broad Oak and the 51st lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Queensway Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-11-24 | £291,385 |
| 1 Queensway Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-04-14 | £248,929 |
| 2 Queensway Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-01-21 | £343,087 |
| 2 Queensway Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-03-27 | £261,145 |
| 18 Queensway Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2016-09-20 | £251,467 |
PR1 0EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Primary School Crookings Lane , Penwortham PR1 0HU | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Stanley Grove , Penwortham PR1 0JH | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Oaklands Drive , Penwortham PR1 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School Liverpool Road , Hutton PR4 5SN | 3out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer TEC Wallend Road , PR2 2HW | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonbons Coffee Bar | 44 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 527 yd | |
| Janis | 42 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 538 yd | |
| Lime Bar & Lounge | 42 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 538 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 62 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 541 yd | |
| No15 Cafe House | 11 - 15 Priory Lane, Penwortham | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap and Vine | 69 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 590 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 39 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 619 yd | |
| Ginjarale | 14A Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 632 yd | |
| No 16 On The Hill | 16 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 642 yd | |
| Fairham's | 14 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 54 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 536 yd | |
| Marvel | 64 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 543 yd | |
| Subway | 78 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 558 yd | |
| Relish | 36B Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 568 yd | |
| Little India Cuisine | 32 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 772 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 1,028 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mariners Way | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Playing Field Crookings Lane | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Penwortham Golf Club BLUNDELL LANE | golf | 415 yd |
| St Teresas Catholic Primary School STANLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Penwortham Leisure Centre CROOKINGS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Penwortham Girls High School COP LANE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.