Dodgson Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5HL 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 Dodgson Road, Preston, PR1 5HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5HH, PR1 5EQ, PR1 5HQ, PR1 5JT, PR1 5JY, PR1 5HA, PR1 5HD, PR1 5EY, PR1 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 5HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 52.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 34.5% | 49.8% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 27.8% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.5% | 52.1% | 15.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 32.7% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 8.5% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5HL this area, 29.6% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 29.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 19.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 10.7% | -5.5% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 15.7% | 20.3% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.8% | 61% | 6.2% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 78.7% | 67.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 19.7% | 15.6% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 66.9% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 12.6% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.5% | 37.2% | -19.7% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 31.3% | 6.5% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dodgson Road was 327.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% higher than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dodgson Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 30th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dodgson Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-11-21 | £134,050 |
| 30 Dodgson Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-09 | £127,571 |
| 56 Dodgson Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-10-27 | £87,181 |
| 52 Dodgson Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-05-26 | £130,315 |
| 34 Dodgson Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2023-03-14 | £87,506 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 5HL 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,636 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 | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Junior School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 2,075 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 | 1,089 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,397 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 | 320 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' Secondary School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 6QL | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 209 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 417 yd | |
| Sugar Crush Desserts | 19 Harewood Road | 454 yd | |
| Subway | Unit Fc2a, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 595 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | 200 Blackpool Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 293 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 343 yd | |
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 620 yd | |
| Royal Consort | 107 Meadow Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Army and Navy Hotel | 74 Meadow Street | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 194 Fletcher Road | 24 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 247 Ribbleton Lane | 146 yd | |
| Flavours of Hyderabad | 241 Ribbleton Lane | 146 yd | |
| Sahara Chicken Preston | 219 Ribbleton Lane | 217 yd | |
| Wok in 'n' out / Muzi Sushi | 214 Ribbleton Lane | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 209 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 235 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 426 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 550 yd | |
| Pakiza Superstore | Unit 5A&B, Ribbleton Lane Trading Estate, Crook Street | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 427 yd | |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Moor Park MOOR PARK MOOR PARK MOOR PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 925 yd | |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 1,029 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.