Friargate is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 2ED is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 2EH, PR1 2UQ, PR1 2XH, PR1 2HH, PR1 2HB, PR1 2HA, PR1 2EE, PR1 7BE, PR1 2AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 2ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 54.5% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 45.5% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 2ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.7% 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 | 93.7% | 95.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 57.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -40.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 51.8% | 54.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 36% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around PR1 2ED this area, 3.4% 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 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 51% | 47.1% | -3.9% | 16.9% | 30.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 32.7% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.5% | 52.7% | -29.8% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 75.7% | 54.2% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 12.2% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 23.8% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 54.1% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 15.6% | 5.9% | -9.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 29.2% | 26.6% | 1.9% | 27.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Middle East | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 14.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friargate was 303.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Friargate has the 14th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 43rd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2024-10-25 | £367,246 |
| Ground Floor Premises 73 - 74 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-09-20 | £388,213 |
| 79 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £383,750 | 2018-07-09 | £465,030 |
| 97 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-06-29 | £326,809 |
| 95A Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-06-16 | £483,603 |
PR1 2ED 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 2ED 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) | 419 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 199 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 67 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 64 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 969 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 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 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 | 1,519 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 82 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocos Soul Food | 88 Friargate | 3 yd | |
| cool panda | 90-91 Friargate | 3 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 80 Friargate | 3 yd | |
| Thai Royal | 81 Friargate | 38 yd | |
| SFC | 73 Friargate | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern Way | 79 Friargate | 3 yd | |
| The Adelphi | The Adelphi Hotel, 43 Fylde Street | 126 yd | |
| Lost Bar & Pizzeria | 133 Market Street West | 130 yd | |
| In:Libra | 134-135 Friargate | 144 yd | |
| Plau Bistro | 115 Friargate | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabzys | 82 Friargate | 2 yd | |
| Most Wanted | 78 Friargate | 3 yd | |
| Spicy Grill | 96 Friargate | 3 yd | |
| Locos | 96 Friargate | 3 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri | 99 Friargate | 3 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 176 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 327 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 375 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 556 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 120 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.2% |
| 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 | 9.7% |
| Median download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.