Fishwick View is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 4YB 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 Fishwick View, Preston, PR1 4YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 4QB, PR1 4SL, PR1 4SH, PR1 4SN, PR1 4YA, PR1 4YH, PR1 4YL, PR1 4XY, PR1 4QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 4YB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR1 4YB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 36.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 51.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.5% | 52% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 26.9% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4YB this area, 29.3% 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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 29.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 21.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 42.3% | 37.7% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 34.6% |
| Pakistani | 16% | 20.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 37% | 32.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -48.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 75.6% | 69.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 22.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 70% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 24.8% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 0% | -18.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 59.3% | 6.5% | 52.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fishwick View was 136.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fishwick View has the 28th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 133rd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Fishwick View, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-09-20 | £122,480 |
| 70 Fishwick View, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-26 | £219,858 |
| 24 Fishwick View, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-06-10 | £162,031 |
| 57 Fishwick View, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-05-17 | £114,858 |
| 55 Fishwick View, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-05-09 | £164,082 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 4YB 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School New Hall Lane , PR1 5XB | 2out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishwick Primary School Downing Street , PR1 4RH | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Downing Street , PR1 4RH | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,275 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 | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Flamingo | 224 New Hall Lane | 303 yd | |
| New Hall Lane Cafe | 238 New Hall Lane | 326 yd | |
| Flip Out Preston | Unit 1b, Fishwick Park, Mercer Street | 596 yd | |
| Jump Maniax | Unit e, Fishwick Park, Mercer Street | 596 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | New Hall Lane | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 583 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 690 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 911 yd | |
| Frenchwood Social Club | Frenchwood Social Club, Bence Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatalya Shwarma House | 208 New Hall Lane | 287 yd | |
| Brown Sugar | 172 New Hall Lane | 323 yd | |
| Mamas Pizzas | 244 New Hall Lane | 326 yd | |
| Mexicano Food Box | 246 New Hall Lane | 326 yd | |
| Harveys Fish & Chips | 176 New Hall Lane | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | New Hall Lane | 648 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 749 yd | |
| Sun Market | Unit 6, Ribbleton Lane Trading, Crook Street | 869 yd | |
| Pakiza Superstore | Unit 5A&B, Ribbleton Lane Trading Estate, Crook Street | 892 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fishwick View (Closed) Fishwick View | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 769 yd | |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Fishwick Recreation Ground LONDON ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 898 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 | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.