Lutwidge Avenue is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5HS 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 Lutwidge Avenue, Preston, PR1 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5HT, PR1 5HP, PR1 6RB, PR1 5HQ, PR1 6QH, PR1 5HE, PR1 5HY, PR1 5HF, PR1 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 5HS is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 46.3% | 42.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 57.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 5HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 36.6% | 43.9% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 27% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 15.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 7.4% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.9% | 39.5% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 14% | 9.7% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5HS this area, 29.9% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 29.9% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 16.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 13.1% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85% | 70.5% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 85% | 77.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 76.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 11.7% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lutwidge Avenue was 192.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lutwidge Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 94th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Lutwidge Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-07-10 | £115,313 |
| 38 Lutwidge Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2024-03-22 | £40,937 |
| 25 Lutwidge Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-12-07 | £79,916 |
| 27 Lutwidge Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-06-01 | £111,221 |
| 30 Lutwidge Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,999 | 2023-05-05 | £97,932 |
PR1 5HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD | 2out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Emerson Road , PR1 5SN | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 658 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,133 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 | 2,250 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 | 1,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,222 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 | 972 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Crush Desserts | 19 Harewood Road | 317 yd | |
| Debbies Butty Bar | 248 Ribbleton Lane | 339 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 546 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 234-236 Deepdale Road | 549 yd | |
| Redwood Coffee House | Landmark, St Marys Street North | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 198 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 380 yd | |
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 793 yd | |
| Royal Consort | 107 Meadow Street | 860 yd | |
| Army and Navy Hotel | 74 Meadow Street | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 194 Fletcher Road | 202 yd | |
| Sahara Chicken Preston | 219 Ribbleton Lane | 253 yd | |
| Burgr | Unit 1, Inkjec House, Deepdale Mill Street | 259 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 247 Ribbleton Lane | 272 yd | |
| Flavours of Hyderabad | 241 Ribbleton Lane | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 156 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 339 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 355 yd | |
| Pakiza Superstore | Unit 5A&B, Ribbleton Lane Trading Estate, Crook Street | 635 yd | |
| Sun Market | Unit 6, Ribbleton Lane Trading, Crook Street | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 246 yd | |
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 759 yd | |
| Moor Park MOOR PARK MOOR PARK MOOR PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 988 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 | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.