Rydal Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5SL 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 Rydal Road, Preston, PR1 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5SN, PR1 5SH, PR1 5RU, PR1 5SJ, PR1 5RY, PR1 5RQ, PR1 5SE, PR1 5RE, PR1 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 5SL 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 5SL 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 Rydal Road was 295.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% higher than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rydal Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 46th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Rydal Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2026-01-26 | £85,075 |
| 16 Rydal Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-10-25 | £129,682 |
| 23 Rydal Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2023-06-23 | £107,826 |
| 25 Rydal Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-05-12 | £106,621 |
| 24 Rydal Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-04-30 | £95,034 |
PR1 5SL 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 5SL 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 | 2,083 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 | 74 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | - not rated | 125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 600 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 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of Preston High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | - not rated | 1,617 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 | 1,458 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' High School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 5BY | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' Secondary School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 6QL | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 220 yd | |
| Subway | Unit Fc2a, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 387 yd | |
| Miller Road Cafe | 154 Miller Road | 398 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit Fc3 - Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 496 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit J - Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 515 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 632 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 713 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Tandoori | 362 Ribbleton Lane | 266 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards Preston Limited | 41 Blackpool Road | 314 yd | |
| Don Mario | 49 Blackpool Road | 314 yd | |
| GFC | 45 Blackpool Road | 316 yd | |
| Tung Lok | 152 Miller Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 230 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 516 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 593 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 408 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 887 yd | |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,061 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.