Herschell Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 3QU is located in the Fishwick & Frenchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herschell Street, Preston, PR1 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 4LN, PR1 4LJ, PR1 3YN, PR1 4LA, PR1 3QS, PR1 3QY, PR1 3YJ, PR1 3QR, PR1 3QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 3QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 3QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 41.6% | 48% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 39.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 51.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 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 3QU this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 31.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 25.8% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 12% | 4.4% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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 | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 36.2% | 36.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 33.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 45.8% | 34.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 65.2% | 67.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 67.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.9% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 2.8% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.5% | 37.2% | -23.7% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 52.6% | 6.5% | 46.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herschell Street was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Herschell Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 217th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Herschell Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-04-12 | £227,739 |
| 30 Herschell Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-03-30 | £115,876 |
| 28 Herschell Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2014-06-30 | £126,070 |
| 12 Herschell Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-06-03 | £215,034 |
| 61 Herschell Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-02-07 | £113,919 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 3QU 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,653 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 | 365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,537 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 | 520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kind Kitchen | Frenchwood County Primary School, Frenchwood Knoll | 248 yd | |
| Starbucks Cafe | Cardinal Newman College, Lark Hill Road | 318 yd | |
| Cardinal Newman College | Costa Coffee, Lark Hill Road | 318 yd | |
| Harlequins | 52 Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| Cafe Lush | 134 Manchester Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalgos Sports & Social Club | Jalgos Sports And Social Club, Rose Street | 474 yd | |
| Frenchwood Social Club | Frenchwood Social Club, Bence Road | 508 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 50 St Johns Place | 524 yd | |
| Sylvester's Bar & Soul Suite | 118-119 Church Street | 556 yd | |
| Baker Street | 30-34 Avenham Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grams | 133 Manchester Road | 287 yd | |
| Cardinal Newman College | Pizza Neo, Lark Hill Road | 318 yd | |
| The Payyannur Kitchen Ltd | 7 Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| Naafiah Takeaway | 138 Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| St Marys | 8 Grimshaw Street | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 666 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 666 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 666 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 863 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 108 yd |
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Frenchwood Park THE ESPLANADE | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic High School LAWRENCE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 750 yd | |
| Fishwick Recreation Ground LONDON ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Fit4Less (Preston) CAPITOL TRADE PARK CAPITOL TRADE PARK WINERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.