Skeffington Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 5UP 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 Skeffington Road, Preston, PR1 5UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 5XQ, PR1 5UX, PR1 5SU, PR1 4DX, PR1 5XA, PR1 5XJ, PR1 5PB, PR1 5NN, PR1 5UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 5UP is primarily male, with 59.1% 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 | 35.7% | 40.9% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 64.3% | 59.1% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR1 5UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 47% | 55% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 14.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 10.8% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.8% | 35.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 17.2% | 26% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 31.2% | 22% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 5UP this area, 33.6% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.5% | 33.6% | -17.9% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 21.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 72.1% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 85.4% | 64.3% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 19% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 64.3% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 24.6% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Poland | 13.5% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skeffington Road was 698.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.5% higher than the St Matthew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Skeffington Road has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's and the 12th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 215.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Skeffington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-05-31 | £98,449 |
| 15 Skeffington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-05-10 | £89,698 |
| 11 Skeffington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2020-03-25 | £96,557 |
| 8 Skeffington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2019-08-23 | £98,853 |
| 17 Skeffington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-05-08 | £73,310 |
PR1 5UP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5UP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 31 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 2out of 4 | 240 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 | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Emerson Road , PR1 5SN | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,666 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 | 2,931 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 | 1,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,903 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 | 1,651 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Flamingo | 224 New Hall Lane | 234 yd | |
| New Hall Lane Cafe | 238 New Hall Lane | 294 yd | |
| Debbies Butty Bar | 248 Ribbleton Lane | 397 yd | |
| Flip Out Preston | Unit 1b, Fishwick Park, Mercer Street | 441 yd | |
| Jump Maniax | Unit e, Fishwick Park, Mercer Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 309 yd | |
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 480 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 867 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 1,020 yd | |
| Blue Bell Inn | 114 Church Street | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill 'n' Bens | 25 Maitland Street | 56 yd | |
| Brown Sugar | 172 New Hall Lane | 61 yd | |
| Harveys Fish & Chips | 176 New Hall Lane | 67 yd | |
| Nawaab Tandoori Takeaway | 166 New Hall Lane | 67 yd | |
| The Bakerey Shop | 178 New Hall Lane | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 397 yd | |
| Lidl | New Hall Lane | 465 yd | |
| Sun Market | Unit 6, Ribbleton Lane Trading, Crook Street | 578 yd | |
| Pakiza Superstore | Unit 5A&B, Ribbleton Lane Trading Estate, Crook Street | 589 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys’ School Preston UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE ADELAIDE STREET | 637 yd | |
| Impact Health Studio (Closed) Trout Street | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School PEEL HALL STREET | 768 yd | |
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Fishwick View (Closed) Fishwick View | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Fishwick Recreation Ground LONDON ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Cardinal Newman College LARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,075 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.