Winckley Square is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 3JJ 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 Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8BT, PR1 3LB, PR1 8BS, PR1 3NB, PR1 3JH, PR1 8BU, PR1 3JL, PR1 2AF, PR1 3JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 3JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 40.9% | 49.5% | 8.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 59.1% | 50.5% | -8.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.3% 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 | 70.3% | 71.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 18.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 52.6% | 53.4% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3JJ this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 26% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.7% | 75.7% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 81.1% | 74.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 74.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winckley Square was 610.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% higher than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Winckley Square has the 7th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 15th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Charter House, 20 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2025-03-27 | £143,217 |
| 6 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2024-10-01 | £39,760 |
| Apartment 12 6 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-11-29 | £136,565 |
| Apartment 3 6 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-21 | £154,577 |
| 35 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-07-29 | £1,592,799 |
PR1 3JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3JJ 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 | 155 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 624 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 | 680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community 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 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,003 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 | 1,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,403 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 | 297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 701 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aven | 10 Camden Place | 162 yd | |
| The Original Cafe Bar | 11b Winckley Street | 208 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | 15-16 Winckley Street | 208 yd | |
| Kimji Korean | 12 Winckley Street | 208 yd | |
| Winckley Street Ale House | 8b Winckley Street | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartleys Wine Bar | 7-11 Mount Street | 94 yd | |
| Forum | 17 Winckley Street | 208 yd | |
| Lonely People | 8a Winckley Street | 211 yd | |
| ROFL Comedy Club | 49-51 Guildhall Street | 255 yd | |
| Room 32 | 32 Guildhall Street | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhalgh's | 45a Fishergate | 229 yd | |
| Eat Indian | 42 Fishergate | 239 yd | |
| Subway | 85 Fishergate | 286 yd | |
| Indulge Desserts Preston | 5 Lune Street | 307 yd | |
| Nooshi | 4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 239 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 498 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 613 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 627 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 761 yd |
| St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 915 yd |
| Frenchwood Park THE ESPLANADE | grass pitches | 991 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| 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 | 1.8% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.