Dymock Road North is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5QB 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 Dymock Road North, Preston, PR1 5QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5QJ, PR1 5YR, PR1 5PT, PR1 5QD, PR1 5QH, PR1 5QE, PR1 5QP, PR1 5QU, PR1 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 5QB is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 48.3% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 5QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 37.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 53.6% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.8% | 52% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 25.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 13.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 19.4% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 16.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.7% | 23.9% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 21.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 67.9% | 52% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 81.7% | 72.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 19.5% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 73.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 14.9% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.1% | 37.2% | -23.1% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 32.6% | 6.5% | 26.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dymock Road North was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dymock Road North has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Dymock Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2025-03-10 | £107,076 |
| 50 Dymock Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2024-11-04 | £84,094 |
| 51 Dymock Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-02-28 | £76,026 |
| 54 Dymock Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-12-21 | £92,866 |
| 56 Dymock Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-12-02 | £87,775 |
PR1 5QB 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,890 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 | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | 4out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Emerson Road , PR1 5SN | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishwick Primary School Downing Street , PR1 4RH | 3out of 4 | 728 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 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,168 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 | 2,925 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 | 1,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,844 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 | 1,695 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 2,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Road Cafe | 154 Miller Road | 259 yd | |
| New Hall Lane Cafe | 238 New Hall Lane | 332 yd | |
| Cafe Flamingo | 224 New Hall Lane | 376 yd | |
| Cheeky Munchies with Cake Fix | 412 New Hall Lane | 413 yd | |
| Debbies Butty Bar | 248 Ribbleton Lane | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 70 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 571 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 624 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 902 yd | |
| Fever Dance Company Ltd | Fever Dance Company, Mornington Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tung Lok | 152 Miller Road | 259 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers | 223 New Hall Lane | 290 yd | |
| Mamas Pizzas | 244 New Hall Lane | 332 yd | |
| Mexicano Food Box | 246 New Hall Lane | 332 yd | |
| Ribbleton Tandoori | 362 Ribbleton Lane | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 492 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 696 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 830 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 846 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 697 yd |
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Fishwick View (Closed) Fishwick View | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 1,010 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 | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.