Orrest Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5TT is located in the Ribbleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orrest Road, Preston, PR1 5TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5TU, PR1 5TQ, PR1 5TR, PR2 6LE, PR1 5TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 5TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 46.8% | 56.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 29.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 7.5% | -7.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 48.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around PR1 5TT this area, 30.4% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 30.4% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 14.2% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 20.4% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91% | 82.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 91% | 83.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 12.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 84% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.3% | 76.7% | -25.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orrest Road was 351.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.4% higher than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orrest Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 31st highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Orrest Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2018-07-06 | £128,083 |
| 3 Orrest Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2017-11-21 | £115,183 |
| 12 Orrest Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £21,700 | 2004-03-08 | £41,841 |
| 3 Orrest Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £19,023 | 2002-10-28 | £49,057 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 5TT 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery Brant Road , PR1 5TU | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishwick Primary School Downing Street , PR1 4RH | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Downing Street , PR1 4RH | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Farringdon Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6LX | 2out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | 2out of 4 | 1,143 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 | 2,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Community 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 | 2,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 3,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Nancy's | 56 Pope Lane | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever Dance Company Ltd | Fever Dance Company, Mornington Road | 670 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlitos Pizza | 198c Miller Road | 568 yd | |
| Moor Nook Chippy | 52 Pope Lane | 757 yd | |
| Warburton's Traditional Fish & Chips | 456 New Hall Lane | 941 yd | |
| Biryani Box | 448 New Hall Lane | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 198 Miller Road | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fishwick Hall Golf Club (Closed) GLENLUCE DRIVE | golf | 710 yd |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 922 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School RIBBLETON HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 935 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.