Acregate Lane is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5QQ 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 Acregate Lane, Preston, PR1 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5SB, PR1 5SD, PR1 5RT, PR1 5EE, PR1 5RL, PR1 5RR, PR1 5RY, PR1 5RH, PR1 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 5QQ 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 5QQ, 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 5QQ 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 Acregate Lane 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.
Acregate Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Acregate Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-03-31 | £125,677 |
| 143 Acregate Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-08-01 | £101,004 |
| 125 Acregate Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-07-29 | £121,212 |
| 126 Acregate Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2021-06-24 | £80,102 |
| 123 Acregate Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2021-04-29 | £98,201 |
PR1 5QQ 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 5QQ 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 | 1,894 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 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Emerson Road , PR1 5SN | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 371 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Preston High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Community 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 | 1,237 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,627 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 | 676 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' Secondary School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 6QL | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,492 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 | 321 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 375 yd | |
| Miller Road Cafe | 154 Miller Road | 380 yd | |
| New Hall Lane Cafe | 238 New Hall Lane | 527 yd | |
| Cafe Flamingo | 224 New Hall Lane | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 331 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 511 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 614 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Tandoori | 362 Ribbleton Lane | 99 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 247 Ribbleton Lane | 341 yd | |
| Flavours of Hyderabad | 241 Ribbleton Lane | 341 yd | |
| Happy House | 194 Fletcher Road | 349 yd | |
| Tung Lok | 152 Miller Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 321 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 444 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 561 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 702 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 783 yd | |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 984 yd |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.