Elmwood Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0XT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 0XT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.8%	-0.2%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49%	49.2%	0.2%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 0XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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	29.3%	28.3%	-1.0%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.9%	52.5%	-4.4%	44.2%	8.3%
Separated	1%	1.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.3%	11.5%	2.2%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	3.4%	6.1%	2.7%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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	54.5%	48.8%	-5.7%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	30.9%	33.7%	2.8%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	11.7%	14.8%	3.1%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PR1 0XT this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.7%	7%	-4.7%	18.2%	-11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.4%	-2.3%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	11.5%	-8.8%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	7%	0.1%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	24.2%	7.0%	16.9%	7.3%
Degree or Similar	30.3%	38.5%	8.2%	33.8%	4.7%
Other	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	3.1%	1.0%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	94.2%	95.6%	1.4%	81.4%	14.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	95.3%	95.9%	0.6%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	95.6%	0.6%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	76.7%	13.5%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.9%	37.2%	-10.3%
Christian	64.6%	46.2%	18.4%
Hindu	4%	1.7%	2.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Elmwood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmwood Drive was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Broad Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elmwood Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Broad Oak and the 78th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PR1 0XT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elmwood Drive are based on 35 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Ribble.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elmwood Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0XT

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR1 0XT

Average Price
£228,163

Semi-Detached
£215,426

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£308,833

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elmwood Drive

Average Price
£228,569

Semi-Detached
£220,468

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£314,980

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elmwood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Elmwood Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£191,000	2025-01-17	£197,385
2 Elmwood Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£299,950	2022-06-27	£326,326
8 Elmwood Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-03-31	£254,861
15 Elmwood Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,950	2021-12-10	£208,465
27 Elmwood Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-09-24	£243,016

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR1 0XT

Employment

PR1 0XT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0XT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	2
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	30
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	3,238 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	3out of 4	321 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitefield Primary School Oaklands Drive , Penwortham PR1 0RH	3out of 4	466 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Stanley Grove , Penwortham PR1 0JH	3out of 4	897 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Pope Lane , Penwortham PR1 9DE	3out of 4	1,023 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Primary School Crookings Lane , Penwortham PR1 0HU	3out of 4	1,046 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	722 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR	4out of 4	761 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE	- not rated	1,098 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hutton Church of England Grammar School Liverpool Road , Hutton PR4 5SN	3out of 4	2,584 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	3,616 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA	- not rated	3,994 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ	- not rated	1,429 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ	- not rated	2,203 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ	- not rated	2,250 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ	- not rated	2,281 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA	- not rated	2,684 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whitefield Nursery	Whitefield Road Primary School, Whitefield Road	466 yd
Lancashire Catering (Penwortham Girls High School)	Penwortham Girls High School, Cop Lane	662 yd
Hurst Grange Cafe	Visitors Centre, Hurst Grange Park	676 yd
The Brown Hare	Millbrook Way, Penwortham	780 yd
The Cow Shed	85 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	803 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tom Finney	Birch Avenue, Penwortham	746 yd
Tap and Vine	69 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	836 yd
The Fleece Inn	39 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	903 yd
No 16 On The Hill	16 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	975 yd
Fairham's	14 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	981 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Andreas Fish & Chip Shop	89 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	806 yd
Papa Johns	73 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	832 yd
Subway	78 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	841 yd
Marvel	64 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	855 yd
Chop Suey House	54 Liverpool Road, Penwortham	865 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Birch Avenue	723 yd
Booths Supermarkets	E H Booth and Co, Millbrook Way	780 yd
Tesco	Liverpool Road, Penwortham	1,031 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cop Lane C Of E Primary School COP LANE	grass pitches	434 yd
Whitefield Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	466 yd
Hurst Grange Park Hill Road	grass pitches	548 yd
All Hallows Catholic High School CRABTREE AVENUE	grass pitches	693 yd
Penwortham Girls High School COP LANE	grass pitches	742 yd
All Hallows Catholic High School Grass Pitches Howick Moore Lane	grass pitches	911 yd
St Teresas Catholic Primary School STANLEY GROVE	grass pitches	911 yd
Broad Oak Primary School POPE LANE	grass pitches	1,020 yd
Penwortham Leisure Centre CROOKINGS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,048 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	165.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.