Manchester Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 3YR is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 3YH, PR1 3BW, PR1 3AG, PR1 3DD, PR1 3XR, PR1 3BT, PR1 3DB, PR1 3DH, PR1 3YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 3YR is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 33.7% | 46.3% | 12.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 66.3% | 53.7% | -12.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 3YR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 54.6% | 57.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 17.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 18.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31% | 36.8% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 36.5% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 14% | -10.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 3YR this area, 29.9% 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% | 29.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.5% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 28.1% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 80.4% | 76.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 80.8% | 61.4% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 61.4% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 10.5% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.5% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 76.7% | -27.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 11.6% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Manchester Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 172nd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Abram House Manchester Road, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2022-08-19 | £44,664 |
| 10 Abram House Manchester Road, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,250 | 2022-08-17 | £45,962 |
| 14 Abram House Manchester Road, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2021-05-10 | £48,777 |
| 10 Abram House Manchester Road, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2020-01-17 | £46,317 |
| 14 Abram House Manchester Road, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2020-01-17 | £42,660 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 171 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 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,306 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 | 710 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,725 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 | 470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,051 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 | 533 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 962 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,902 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Lush | 134 Manchester Road | 51 yd | |
| Harlequins | 52 Manchester Road | 51 yd | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall | Grimshaw Street | 52 yd | |
| Fattwins Preston Limited | 15-17 Manchester Road | 63 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 123-124 Church Street | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester's Bar & Soul Suite | 118-119 Church Street | 115 yd | |
| The Bear's Paw | 42 Church Street | 132 yd | |
| Jalgos Sports & Social Club | Jalgos Sports And Social Club, Rose Street | 137 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 50 St Johns Place | 156 yd | |
| Blue Bell Inn | 114 Church Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Payyannur Kitchen Ltd | 7 Manchester Road | 51 yd | |
| Naafiah Takeaway | 138 Manchester Road | 51 yd | |
| St Marys | 8 Grimshaw Street | 52 yd | |
| Sandos (UK) Ltd | 130a Church Street | 115 yd | |
| Aliz | 131a Church Street | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 414 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 414 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 414 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 419 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 608 yd | |
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Frenchwood Park THE ESPLANADE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic High School LAWRENCE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.