Hammond Court is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7LL is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hammond Court, Preston, PR1 7LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7ST, PR1 7JH, PR1 7NU, PR1 7QQ, PR1 7HA, PR1 7HU, PR1 7TB, PR1 7NJ, PR1 7LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7LL is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 45.3% | 45.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 54.7% | 54.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 7LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 51.4% | 59.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 17.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (56.6%) 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 | 22.2% | 29.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -18.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 26.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 27.1% | 24.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Bad health | 14.3% | 14.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 10.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 7LL this area, 33.3% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 33.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.2% | 84.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 88.7% | 84.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 84.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hammond Court was 413.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.6% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hammond Court has the 5th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 23rd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 Hammond Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2015-11-18 | £68,881 |
| 11 Hammond Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2002-02-19 | £54,714 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Eldon Primary Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | - not rated | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 1out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | - not rated | 856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 943 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 135 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 199 yd | |
| Khan'z Lounge | The Mill Nightclub, Aqueduct Street | 208 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 228 yd | |
| Red Rose Bowl | 50 Greenbank Street | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 110 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 187 yd | |
| The Wellfield Arms | 187 Adelphi Street | 324 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 444 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasta Preston Ltd | 43 Plungington Road | 182 yd | |
| Tonis Pizzeria | 51 Plungington Road | 187 yd | |
| Bamboo Chinese Takeaway | 25 Plungington Road | 187 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 39 Plungington Road | 187 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab | 41 Plungington Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 205 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 319 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 604 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 796 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 946 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.