Church Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 3BA is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 3BQ, PR1 1DA, PR1 1HR, PR1 3BT, PR1 3BU, PR1 3XX, PR1 3YA, PR1 2QY, PR1 3XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 3BA is primarily male, with 66.7% 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 | 32.7% | 33.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -17.7% |
| Male | 67.3% | 66.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 17.7% |
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 3BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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 | 62.9% | 70.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 32.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.4% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 21.2% | 11.9% | -9.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19.2% | 26.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -21.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 24.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Bad health | 20.6% | 13.7% | -6.9% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 27.2% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 5.3% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 32.5% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.1% | 77.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 83.6% | 67.8% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 67.8% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.9% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.1% | 76.7% | -29.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 2337.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 458.2% higher than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 4th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 943.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Empire House Church Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2022-03-09 | £35,804 |
| 44 Empire House Church Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2015-04-02 | £68,799 |
| 44 Empire House Church Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2015-04-02 | £51,287 |
PR1 3BA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 3BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 239 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 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Free schools | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,567 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 | 693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 735 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Z East | 19 Church Street | 2 yd | |
| Tipsy Chef | 22 Lancaster Road | 90 yd | |
| Wine Down | 16-18 Lancaster Road | 90 yd | |
| We Don't Give A Fork | Level, Guild Hall Arcade, Lancaster Road | 92 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 123-124 Church Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Tellers | 14-15 Church Street | 2 yd | |
| Popworld | 13 Church Street | 2 yd | |
| Stanley Arms | 24 Lancaster Road | 90 yd | |
| Blitz | Church Row | 104 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 50 St Johns Place | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refreshment Village | 31 Church Street | 2 yd | |
| Pizza King | 11 Church Street | 2 yd | |
| Master Joes | 27 Church Street | 2 yd | |
| Yum Yum | 8 Lancaster Road | 90 yd | |
| Aliz | 131a Church Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 227 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 388 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 489 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 612 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 819 yd | |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 836 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 917 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.