Princess Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 4HS 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 Princess Street, Preston, PR1 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 4HP, PR1 4HL, PR1 4HR, PR1 4HQ, PR1 3YL, PR1 3QR, PR1 3XL, PR1 3DB, PR1 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 4HS 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 4HS, 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 4HS 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 Princess Street 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.
Princess Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Princess Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2018-08-08 | £106,001 |
| 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 | 310 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 | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 550 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,846 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 | 204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,247 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 | 633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College | Costa Coffee, Lark Hill Road | 100 yd | |
| Starbucks Cafe | Cardinal Newman College, Lark Hill Road | 100 yd | |
| Harlequins | 52 Manchester Road | 257 yd | |
| Cafe Lush | 134 Manchester Road | 257 yd | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall | Grimshaw Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalgos Sports & Social Club | Jalgos Sports And Social Club, Rose Street | 349 yd | |
| Blue Bell Inn | 114 Church Street | 378 yd | |
| Sylvester's Bar & Soul Suite | 118-119 Church Street | 380 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 50 St Johns Place | 392 yd | |
| The Bear's Paw | 42 Church Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grams | 133 Manchester Road | 67 yd | |
| Cardinal Newman College | Pizza Neo, Lark Hill Road | 100 yd | |
| The Payyannur Kitchen Ltd | 7 Manchester Road | 257 yd | |
| Naafiah Takeaway | 138 Manchester Road | 257 yd | |
| St Marys | 8 Grimshaw Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 351 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 351 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 351 yd | |
| Lidl | New Hall Lane | 645 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-11 St Johns Shopping Centre, Lancaster Way | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 472 yd | |
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic High School LAWRENCE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Fishwick Recreation Ground LONDON ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Frenchwood Park THE ESPLANADE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.