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 296.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friargate has the 14th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in City Centre and the 41st highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.
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 | £364,496 |
| Ground Floor Premises 73 - 74 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-09-20 | £390,067 |
| 79 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £383,750 | 2018-07-09 | £467,251 |
| 97 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-06-29 | £328,370 |
| 95A Friargate, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-06-16 | £485,912 |
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 | 872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School St Wilfrid's Street , PR1 2US | - not rated | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School Fitzroy Street , PR1 8PD | - not rated | 781 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,708 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 | 119 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ | - not rated | 927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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.