Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 2QF 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%

Partnership Status

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 2QF, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Lawson Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawson Street 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.

Lawson Street 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,300

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in PR1 2QF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lawson Street are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR1 2QF

Average Price
£134,538

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£134,538

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lawson Street

Average Price
£136,032

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,032

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lawson Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£82,500	2024-12-18	£82,500
8 The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2024-11-16	£108,856
50 The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2024-09-29	£105,000
49 The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£89,950	2019-09-24	£105,818
19 The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£131,000	2018-07-31	£158,747

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR1 2QF

Employment

PR1 2QF 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 2QF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	738 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	527 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR	3out of 4	647 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ	3out of 4	1,128 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE	4out of 4	1,320 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,327 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY	4out of 4	1,347 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD	4out of 4	1,351 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR	3out of 4	1,770 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR	4out of 4	2,453 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	1,193 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR	- not rated	2,657 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE	- not rated	311 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN	- not rated	789 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA	- not rated	987 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU	3out of 4	1,618 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA	3out of 4	1,681 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lost Pizzeria	133 Market Street West	179 yd
RX Sushi Tasty	127 Friargate	197 yd
Vyne Bar and Kitchen	133 Friargate	201 yd
The Sun Hotel	112 Friargate	203 yd
Himalayan Monal	138 Friargate	203 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Preston Masonic Hall Ltd	Ashlar House, 2 Saul Street	119 yd
Market Tavern	33-35 Market Street	141 yd
Chews Yard	103-111 Market Street West	147 yd
Switch Nightclub	Unit 1, Lowthian House, Market Street	158 yd
Lost Bar & Pizzeria	133 Market Street West	179 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Butty Shop	199 Lancaster Road North	175 yd
Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe	137 Friargate	198 yd
Mooboo Preston	11 Orchard Street	201 yd
Food Savour Ltd	119-120 Friargate	203 yd
Chaiicuppa	129 Friargate	203 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	Limehouse, Market Street	141 yd
Tesco	76 Friargate	239 yd
Heron Foods	5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way	310 yd
Aldi Store	Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street	468 yd
Asia Continental	7-9 Sedgwick Street	498 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite	162 yd
Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD	health and fitness suite	244 yd
Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street	health and fitness suite	286 yd
Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street	health and fitness suite	322 yd
Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre	health and fitness suite, squash courts	404 yd
Foster Sports Centre (Closed)	health and fitness suite	487 yd
Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street	health and fitness suite	704 yd
Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET	health and fitness suite	714 yd
St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE	health and fitness suite	1,048 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	229.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	150 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	206.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PR1 2QF