Ribbleton Avenue is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5RU 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 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5RY, PR1 5SN, PR1 5SL, PR1 5RQ, PR1 5SH, PR1 5SD, PR1 5RE, PR1 5SB, PR1 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 5RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 31.4% | 35.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 55.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 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 | 42.1% | 48.5% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 34% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 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.
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 27.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 7.2% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 19.5% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 12.7% | 4.1% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 43.8% | 55% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 51.9% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 11.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 35.6% | 27.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -54.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 71.7% | 71.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| 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 | 21.3% | 19.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 71.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 0.5% | -18.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 55.8% | 6.5% | 49.3% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ribbleton Avenue was 300.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ribbleton Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 46th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-07-06 | £172,171 |
| 33 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2017-04-21 | £186,389 |
| 47 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2016-08-31 | £173,837 |
| 43 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2010-12-14 | £350,430 |
| 41 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2010-12-14 | £350,430 |
PR1 5RU 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 5RU 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Emerson Road , PR1 5SN | 3out of 4 | 19 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | 4out of 4 | 49 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School New Hall Lane , PR1 5XB | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 913 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 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,445 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 | 2,566 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 | 1,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,470 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 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 277 yd | |
| Miller Road Cafe | 154 Miller Road | 345 yd | |
| Subway | Unit Fc2a, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 451 yd | |
| Debbies Butty Bar | 248 Ribbleton Lane | 489 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit Fc3 - Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 451 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 658 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 684 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Tandoori | 362 Ribbleton Lane | 238 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards Preston Limited | 41 Blackpool Road | 290 yd | |
| Don Mario | 49 Blackpool Road | 290 yd | |
| GFC | 45 Blackpool Road | 291 yd | |
| Tung Lok | 152 Miller Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 295 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 489 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 608 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 615 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 892 yd | |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,005 yd |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 252.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.