Eccles Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5EX 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 Eccles Street, Preston, PR1 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5EU, PR1 5EY, PR1 5ET, PR1 5ED, PR1 5EQ, PR1 5ES, PR1 5EA, PR1 5HA, PR1 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 5EX 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 5EX, 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 5EX 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 Eccles Street was 288.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eccles Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 49th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Eccles Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2025-03-11 | £79,101 |
| 4 Eccles Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-06-01 | £97,219 |
| 2 Eccles Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,505 | 2022-02-21 | £91,800 |
| 2 Eccles Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2020-03-17 | £62,828 |
| 1 Eccles Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2019-10-09 | £80,975 |
PR1 5EX 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 5EX 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 | 1,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | 4out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Emerson Road , PR1 5SN | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School New Hall Lane , PR1 5XB | 2out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdale Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD | 2out of 4 | 759 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 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 958 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,491 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 | 1,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 2,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbies Butty Bar | 248 Ribbleton Lane | 134 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 416 yd | |
| Cafe Flamingo | 224 New Hall Lane | 569 yd | |
| New Hall Lane Cafe | 238 New Hall Lane | 581 yd | |
| Sugar Crush Desserts | 19 Harewood Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 322 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 424 yd | |
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 484 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Tandoori | 247 Ribbleton Lane | 113 yd | |
| Flavours of Hyderabad | 241 Ribbleton Lane | 113 yd | |
| Happy House | 194 Fletcher Road | 117 yd | |
| Ribbleton Tandoori | 362 Ribbleton Lane | 150 yd | |
| Sahara Chicken Preston | 219 Ribbleton Lane | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 134 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 367 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 536 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 547 yd | |
| Pakiza Superstore | Unit 5A&B, Ribbleton Lane Trading Estate, Crook Street | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 542 yd | |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 1,022 yd | |
| Moor Park MOOR PARK MOOR PARK MOOR PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,054 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 1,061 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.