Raikes Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5EQ is located in the St Matthew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raikes Road, Preston, PR1 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5HH, PR1 5EY, PR1 5HA, PR1 5HL, PR1 5EA, PR1 5EX, PR1 5HB, PR1 5EU, PR1 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 5EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.9% | 47.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 43.1% | 47.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 40.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 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 | 49.9% | 47.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5EQ this area, 33.8% 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 | 30.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 24.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 10% | 4.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 23.4% | 25.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 22.7% |
| Pakistani | 19.5% | 20.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 46% | 47.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 74.5% | 58.5% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 17.1% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 21.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 58.5% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 14% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 39% | 6.5% | 32.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raikes Road was 284.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raikes Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 51st highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Raikes Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2026-02-24 | £137,500 |
| 23 Raikes Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-11 | £127,571 |
| 19 Raikes Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-11-07 | £98,079 |
| 4 Raikes Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2022-08-26 | £57,236 |
| 36 Raikes Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2022-06-16 | £85,263 |
PR1 5EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 5EQ 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Junior School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,052 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Muslim Girls' High School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 5BY | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' Secondary School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 6QL | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbies Butty Bar | 248 Ribbleton Lane | 142 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 442 yd | |
| Sugar Crush Desserts | 19 Harewood Road | 522 yd | |
| Cafe Flamingo | 224 New Hall Lane | 614 yd | |
| Subway | Unit Fc2a, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 297 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 363 yd | |
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 556 yd | |
| Royal Consort | 107 Meadow Street | 1,049 yd | |
| Army and Navy Hotel | 74 Meadow Street | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 194 Fletcher Road | 47 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 247 Ribbleton Lane | 84 yd | |
| Flavours of Hyderabad | 241 Ribbleton Lane | 84 yd | |
| Sahara Chicken Preston | 219 Ribbleton Lane | 183 yd | |
| Wok in 'n' out / Muzi Sushi | 214 Ribbleton Lane | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 142 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 304 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 496 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 570 yd | |
| Pakiza Superstore | Unit 5A&B, Ribbleton Lane Trading Estate, Crook Street | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 464 yd | |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 990 yd | |
| Moor Park MOOR PARK MOOR PARK MOOR PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 993 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 | 133.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.