Dawson Walk is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 1NH is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dawson Walk, Preston, PR1 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 1YB, PR1 1NJ, PR1 2SQ, PR1 2RU, PR1 1YD, PR1 1JZ, PR1 1JR, PR1 1RU, PR1 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 1NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 51.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54.6% | 48.8% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR1 1NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% 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 | 53.4% | 64.8% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 16.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 11% | -9.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.4% | 35.4% | 11.0% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 19.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 1NH this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 31.6% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 19.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.3% | 74.6% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 75.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 75.6% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawson Walk was 583.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 216.3% higher than the Deepdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dawson Walk has the 3rd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Deepdale and the 17th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 270.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Dawson Walk, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-05-20 | £102,825 |
| 37 Dawson Walk, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2017-11-21 | £97,178 |
| 39 Dawson Walk, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2014-09-03 | £100,511 |
| 33 Dawson Walk, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2012-07-10 | £92,515 |
| 37 Dawson Walk, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2010-12-22 | £98,896 |
PR1 1NH 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 student residents living in PR1 1NH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 82 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 49 |
| Other | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,076 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 | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdale Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD | 2out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 986 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,480 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 | 2,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,115 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 | 1,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,223 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 | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 612 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quattro | 32 Great George Street | 246 yd | |
| Chamo Street Food | 37 Moor Lane | 305 yd | |
| Recycling Lives - Cafe | Recycling Lives Centre, 1a Essex Street | 379 yd | |
| The Law Courts | The Law Courts, Ring Way | 408 yd | |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar | 16a Adelphi Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorbrook Inn | 370 North Road | 192 yd | |
| New Meadow Street Club | 193-195 North Road | 286 yd | |
| Preston Masonic Hall Ltd | Ashlar House, 2 Saul Street | 370 yd | |
| Vinyl Tap | 28-30 Adelphi Street | 440 yd | |
| The Adelphi | The Adelphi Hotel, 43 Fylde Street | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Vic | 48-49 Moor Lane | 311 yd | |
| Chesters Chicken | 87 Moor Lane | 366 yd | |
| Franguitos / Gyros and Wraps | 85-86 Moor Lane | 366 yd | |
| Good Hut Chinese Take Away | 32 Moor Lane | 373 yd | |
| Delicious Delight | 16b Adelphi Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 192 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 306 yd | |
| Asia Continental | 7-9 Sedgwick Street | 342 yd | |
| KGN Cash & Carry | 7-11 Great Hanover Street | 420 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 654 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 932 yd | |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 1,090 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.