St Johns Place is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 3XX 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 St Johns Place, Preston, PR1 3XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 3YA, PR1 3XU, PR1 3YD, PR1 3AG, PR1 3YB, PR1 3BT, PR1 3BQ, PR1 3XH, PR1 3YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 3XX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3XX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 45.5% | 56.9% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 29.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 1.4% | -6.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 55.7% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 26.7% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17.3% | 21.4% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 4.8% | -13.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 30.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 13.6% | 2.1% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 18.6% | 15.2% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 57.8% | 58.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 70.8% | 65.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 6.7% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 14.5% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 65.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 18% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 4.5% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 24% | 6.5% | 17.5% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Place was 817.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.1% higher than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 9th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 434.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 175.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 St Johns Place, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-08-22 | £211,576 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 3XX 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 | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 96 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 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 865 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,566 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 | 580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,099 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 | 388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 848 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Mia | 123-124 Church Street | 99 yd | |
| Harlequins | 52 Manchester Road | 134 yd | |
| Cafe Lush | 134 Manchester Road | 134 yd | |
| Fattwins Preston Limited | 15-17 Manchester Road | 141 yd | |
| East Z East | 19 Church Street | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalgos Sports & Social Club | Jalgos Sports And Social Club, Rose Street | 29 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 50 St Johns Place | 32 yd | |
| Sylvester's Bar & Soul Suite | 118-119 Church Street | 99 yd | |
| Hogarth's | 140-140a Church Street | 134 yd | |
| Hopwoods Tap House | 149 Church Street | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandos (UK) Ltd | 130a Church Street | 99 yd | |
| Aliz | 131a Church Street | 99 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 122 Church Street | 99 yd | |
| Fresh N Fast | 135c Church Street | 99 yd | |
| Chick Fill-A | 143 Church Street | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 369 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 517 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 529 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 574 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 574 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 | 405 yd |
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 765 yd | |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Frenchwood Park THE ESPLANADE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 948 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.