Lawrence Avenue is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 4PR 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 Lawrence Avenue, Preston, PR1 4PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 4PS, PR1 4PP, PR1 4PN, PR1 4PQ, PR1 4PL, PR1 4PH, PR1 4PJ, PR1 4PE, PR1 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 4PR has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 53.4% | 47% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 53% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 37.8% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 44.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 52.3% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 34.4% | -9.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 9.3% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19% | 11.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 15.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 35.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 14.8% | 31.4% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 28.3% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 67.5% | 49.5% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 83.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 84% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Muslim | 44.3% | 6.5% | 37.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Avenue was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 160th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lawrence Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-09-15 | £197,276 |
| 9 Lawrence Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-10-26 | £71,994 |
| 1 Lawrence Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-08-28 | £174,500 |
| 1 Lawrence Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-03-11 | £192,831 |
| 16 Lawrence Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-02-02 | £161,401 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 4PR 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Walton Green , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4JL | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,619 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 | 91 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,053 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 | 981 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 307 yd | |
| Rascals Party and Play Centre | Unit A4, South Ribble Industrial Estate | 586 yd | |
| Preston Pirates BMX Club | Fishwick Recreation Ground | 641 yd | |
| Starbucks Cafe | Cardinal Newman College, Lark Hill Road | 747 yd | |
| Cardinal Newman College | Costa Coffee, Lark Hill Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchwood Social Club | Frenchwood Social Club, Bence Road | 479 yd | |
| The Yew Tree | 100 Victoria Road, Walton-Le-Dale | 911 yd | |
| Jalgos Sports & Social Club | Jalgos Sports And Social Club, Rose Street | 1,028 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 50 St Johns Place | 1,077 yd | |
| Baker Street | 30-34 Avenham Street | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College | Pizza Neo, Lark Hill Road | 747 yd | |
| Grams | 133 Manchester Road | 804 yd | |
| New Yummy Takeaway | 89 London Road | 829 yd | |
| Jade City Chinese Takeaway | 139 London Road | 829 yd | |
| KDs Kitchen | 72-74 London Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Waitrose Ltd | 753 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 1,088 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 1,088 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic High School LAWRENCE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 93 yd |
| Frenchwood Park THE ESPLANADE | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Preston) CAPITOL CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Fit4Less (Preston) CAPITOL TRADE PARK CAPITOL TRADE PARK WINERY LANE | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| St Augustine'S Leisure Centre ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUGUSTINES AVENHAM CENTRE ST AUSTINS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Fishwick Recreation Ground LONDON ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 1,077 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 | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.