Moor Lane is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 1JQ is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 1JU, PR1 1AL, PR1 1HX, PR1 1RU, PR1 6BU, PR1 7SU, PR1 6DN, PR1 7EX, PR1 1JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 1JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR1 1JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 86.2% | 86.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 48.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -35.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 37.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1JQ this area, 6.3% 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 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 60.3% | 54.6% | -5.7% | 16.9% | 37.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 23.3% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 16.4% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 80% | 57.4% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 59.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 59.3% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 18.4% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 59.3% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 25% | 21.3% | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 10.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moor Lane was 251.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Deepdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Moor Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Deepdale and the 65th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 - 91 Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-05-15 | £454,747 |
| The Moor Lane Centre Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £5,000,000 | 2020-05-06 | £6,447,044 |
| The Moor Lane Centre Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £1,456,000 | 2017-07-26 | £1,754,237 |
| The Moor Lane Centre Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £1,456,000 | 2017-03-31 | £1,778,800 |
| 86 Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-03-17 | £219,907 |
PR1 1JQ 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 student residents living in PR1 1JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 461 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 206 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 125 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 62 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdale Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD | 2out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,172 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 | 1,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 782 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamo Street Food | 37 Moor Lane | 396 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 515 yd | |
| Quattro | 32 Great George Street | 525 yd | |
| Red Rose Bowl | 50 Greenbank Street | 540 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorbrook Inn | 370 North Road | 206 yd | |
| Moor Park Hotel | Moor Park Hotel, 15 Garstang Road | 265 yd | |
| The Wellfield Arms | 187 Adelphi Street | 329 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 415 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters Chicken | 87 Moor Lane | 50 yd | |
| Franguitos / Gyros and Wraps | 85-86 Moor Lane | 50 yd | |
| Salt N Pepper | 186 Adelphi Street | 329 yd | |
| Top Nosh Tandoori | 184 Adelphi Street | 329 yd | |
| Pizza Hut (Delivery) | 36 Plungington Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 97 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 206 yd | |
| Go Local | 197-199 Kent Street | 475 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 525 yd | |
| KGN Cash & Carry | 7-11 Great Hanover Street | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 778 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 981 yd | |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 994 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.