Broad Oak Lane is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 0UY is located in the Broad Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Oak Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 0YQ, PR1 0UX, PR1 0XR, PR1 0XT, PR1 0PE, PR1 0YJ, PR1 0XH, PR1 0XP, PR1 0XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 0UY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49% | 51.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR1 0UY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.4% | 25.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 61.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 38.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.5% | 12.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 90.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.1% | 96.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Oak Lane was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% higher than the Broad Oak average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Broad Oak Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Broad Oak and the 114th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Broad Oak Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,800 | 2023-07-20 | £203,930 |
| 22 Broad Oak Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-04-06 | £287,476 |
| 47 Broad Oak Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-20 | £220,759 |
| 43 Broad Oak Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-06 | £216,824 |
| 49 Broad Oak Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-08-11 | £213,487 |
PR1 0UY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR1 0UY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE | 4out of 4 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Oaklands Drive , Penwortham PR1 0RH | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Pope Lane , Penwortham PR1 9DE | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Stanley Grove , Penwortham PR1 0JH | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Primary School Crookings Lane , Penwortham PR1 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School Liverpool Road , Hutton PR4 5SN | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,318 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 | 2,326 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Nursery | Whitefield Road Primary School, Whitefield Road | 566 yd | |
| The Brown Hare | Millbrook Way, Penwortham | 633 yd | |
| Hurst Grange Cafe | Visitors Centre, Hurst Grange Park | 726 yd | |
| Lancashire Catering (Penwortham Girls High School) | Penwortham Girls High School, Cop Lane | 776 yd | |
| Puccini | 244A Cop Lane, Penwortham | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tom Finney | Birch Avenue, Penwortham | 785 yd | |
| Black Bull | 83 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 953 yd | |
| Tap and Vine | 69 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 979 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 39 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwins | 85 - 89 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 910 yd | |
| Andreas Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 958 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 73 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 976 yd | |
| Subway | 78 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 997 yd | |
| Marvel | 64 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Supermarkets | E H Booth and Co, Millbrook Way | 633 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Birch Avenue | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane C Of E Primary School COP LANE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Whitefield Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Hurst Grange Park Hill Road | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic High School CRABTREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Penwortham Girls High School COP LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Broad Oak Primary School POPE LANE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Grass Pitches Howick Moore Lane | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| St Teresas Catholic Primary School STANLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.