London Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 4BA 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 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 4BT, PR1 4BP, PR1 4BN, PR1 4NT, PR1 4BL, PR1 4AY, PR1 4BJ, PR1 4NU, PR1 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 4BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 47.7% | 50.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 33.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.3% | 45.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 23.6% | 20.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 28.3% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.9% | 16.1% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 62.8% | 53% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 83.7% | 64.6% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 64.6% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16.8% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 8.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 9.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 199.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 87th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 London Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2024-11-13 | £111,352 |
| 149 London Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-07-19 | £168,329 |
| 179 London Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-06-22 | £120,552 |
| 167 London Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-05-05 | £129,738 |
| 163 London Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-12-23 | £89,187 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 4BA 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 211 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School New Hall Lane , PR1 5XB | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 1,024 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 | 262 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 3,313 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 | 323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,385 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 | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manjaros | 79-81 London Road | 2 yd | |
| Lola | 119 London Road | 7 yd | |
| Jump Maniax | Unit e, Fishwick Park, Mercer Street | 401 yd | |
| Flip Out Preston | Unit 1b, Fishwick Park, Mercer Street | 401 yd | |
| Cardinal Newman College | Costa Coffee, Lark Hill Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchwood Social Club | Frenchwood Social Club, Bence Road | 360 yd | |
| Blue Bell Inn | 114 Church Street | 748 yd | |
| The Bear's Paw | 42 Church Street | 837 yd | |
| Jalgos Sports & Social Club | Jalgos Sports And Social Club, Rose Street | 849 yd | |
| Sylvester's Bar & Soul Suite | 118-119 Church Street | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Yummy Takeaway | 89 London Road | 7 yd | |
| Jade City Chinese Takeaway | 139 London Road | 7 yd | |
| KDs Kitchen | 72-74 London Road | 207 yd | |
| Cardinal Newman College | Pizza Neo, Lark Hill Road | 419 yd | |
| Kebabistanbul | 35 New Hall Lane | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | New Hall Lane | 427 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 458 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 458 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 458 yd | |
| Sun Market | Unit 6, Ribbleton Lane Trading, Crook Street | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 57 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 314 yd | |
| Fishwick Recreation Ground LONDON ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic High School LAWRENCE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Fit4Less (Preston) CAPITOL TRADE PARK CAPITOL TRADE PARK WINERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Frenchwood Park THE ESPLANADE | grass pitches | 966 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 | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.