Mornington Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 4UL is located in the Ribbleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mornington Road, Preston, PR1 4UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 4TD, PR1 4UH, PR1 4TB, PR1 5TA, PR1 5SY, PR1 4UE, PR1 4UN, PR1 5TJ, PR1 4UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 4UL is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 46.5% | 45% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 53.5% | 55% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 37.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 25% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 16.7% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 33.7% | 11.5% | -22.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 33.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 28.7% | 20.4% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 4UL this area, 40.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 61.4% | 40.2% | -21.2% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 18.6% | 11.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.6% | 12.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 19.6% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96% | 83.5% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 91.1% | 86.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mornington Road was 398.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mornington Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in City Centre and the 26th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 262.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mornington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-10-13 | £95,398 |
| 6 Mornington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-07-29 | £133,579 |
| Carers Apartment The Bowling Green Apartments, 11 Mornington Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-12-22 | £369,906 |
| 6 Mornington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-04-27 | £124,916 |
| 6 Mornington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,950 | 2014-04-11 | £120,089 |
PR1 4UL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 23 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishwick Primary School Downing Street , PR1 4RH | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston Downing Street , PR1 4RH | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Downing Street , PR1 4RH | - not rated | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery Brant Road , PR1 5TU | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy New Hall Lane , PR1 5XB | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Preston High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' High School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 5BY | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' Secondary School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 6QL | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Munchies with Cake Fix | 412 New Hall Lane | 497 yd | |
| Miller Road Cafe | 154 Miller Road | 816 yd | |
| New Hall Lane Cafe | 238 New Hall Lane | 1,027 yd | |
| Cafe Flamingo | 224 New Hall Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever Dance Company Ltd | Fever Dance Company, Mornington Road | 2 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 336 yd | |
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warburton's Traditional Fish & Chips | 456 New Hall Lane | 300 yd | |
| Biryani Box | 448 New Hall Lane | 300 yd | |
| Carlitos Pizza | 198c Miller Road | 706 yd | |
| Chillies | 37 Blackpool Road | 799 yd | |
| Tung Lok | 152 Miller Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 198 Miller Road | 698 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 251 yd |
| Fishwick Hall Golf Club (Closed) GLENLUCE DRIVE | golf | 299 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Fishwick View (Closed) Fishwick View | grass pitches | 580 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 | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.