Lancaster Road North is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 2PY is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 2009-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 2RX, PR1 2RR, PR1 1YH, PR1 1YD, PR1 2RA, PR1 2QU, PR1 2RU, PR1 1JG, PR1 1YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 2PY is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.9% | 45.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 57.1% | 54.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72% 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 | 56.8% | 72% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 21.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 2.9% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 45.5% | 55.1% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 13.5% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 20.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 51% | 20.7% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 57.1% | 42.7% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Arab | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, just 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 44% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.3% | 32.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 26.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 43.9% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 15.7% | 6.4% | -9.3% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 14% | 10.0% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 24.7% | 19.1% | 1.9% | 22.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.7% | 76.7% | -38.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 9.8% | 0.1% | 9.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Road North was 302.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lancaster Road North has the 15th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 44th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171A Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2024-08-01 | £58,444 |
| 169A Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2022-08-19 | £75,250 |
| 163A Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,950 | 2021-09-24 | £69,159 |
| 227 Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-09-25 | £223,151 |
| 167A Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-03-13 | £63,301 |
PR1 2PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2PY 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) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdale Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD | 2out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,208 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 | 1,112 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,323 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 | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,456 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 | 485 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Law Courts | The Law Courts, Ring Way | 168 yd | |
| North Common | 42 Ormskirk Road | 279 yd | |
| King Dumpling | 87 Lancaster Road | 286 yd | |
| Brew & Bake | Unit 6, Bishopgate Gardens, Ormskirk Road | 302 yd | |
| Quattro | 32 Great George Street | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Meadow Street Club | 193-195 North Road | 123 yd | |
| Preston Masonic Hall Ltd | Ashlar House, 2 Saul Street | 126 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 33-35 Market Street | 325 yd | |
| Switch Nightclub | Unit 1, Lowthian House, Market Street | 331 yd | |
| Chews Yard | 103-111 Market Street West | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Butty Shop | 199 Lancaster Road North | 234 yd | |
| Ruby | 31 Ormskirk Road | 239 yd | |
| The Queen Vic | 48-49 Moor Lane | 341 yd | |
| Good Hut Chinese Take Away | 32 Moor Lane | 358 yd | |
| Jonah's | B7, Box Market, Earl Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Continental | 7-9 Sedgwick Street | 302 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 325 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 368 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 440 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 559 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 1,077 yd | |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 1,092 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 | 83.8% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.