Fishergate is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 2UH 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 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 2UP, PR1 2UR, PR1 2NJ, PR1 8BH, PR1 2US, PR1 8BQ, PR1 8QF, PR1 8BJ, PR1 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 2UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.6% 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 | 96.7% | 88.6% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 50.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -36.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 54.4% | 46.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 40.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2UH this area, 6.7% 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 | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 5.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.6% | 44.7% | -9.9% | 16.9% | 27.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 36.1% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 10% | 0.7% | -9.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 75.1% | 63.9% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 80% | 64.7% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 16.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 64.9% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 16.2% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 16.1% | 6.0% | 10.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fishergate was 357.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.9% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fishergate has the 5th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 28th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2003-08-01 | £1,860,833 |
| 78 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2003-08-01 | £1,860,833 |
PR1 2UH 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 2UH 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) | 299 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 170 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 63 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,122 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 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,224 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 | 443 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Coffee Bakes and Juice | 78a Fishergate | 17 yd | |
| Chun Cha | 8 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 52 yd | |
| MEIZ Japanese Restaurant | 6 Butler Street | 64 yd | |
| Bob and Berts | 82 Fishergate | 80 yd | |
| Moka | Fishergate Centre, Fishergate | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Hotel | 11 Butler Street | 64 yd | |
| The Old Vic | 79 Fishergate | 144 yd | |
| Kuckoo | 16-17 Fox Street | 245 yd | |
| 1842 Bar & Restaurant | Bar 1842, Lune Street | 269 yd | |
| Perfect 10's | 10 Lune Street | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Bz | 13 Corporation Street | 51 yd | |
| Loaded | 8 Corporation Street | 55 yd | |
| Micks Hut | 21 Corporation Street | 55 yd | |
| Milanos | 19 Corporation Street | 55 yd | |
| Nooshi | 4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 198 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 411 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 567 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 466 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Bac/Ee Preston Sports And Social Club BAE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION BAE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.