Havelock Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7NJ is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Havelock Street, Preston, PR1 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7PB, PR1 7LU, PR1 7ND, PR1 7LX, PR1 7EN, PR1 7QQ, PR1 7NQ, PR1 7RA, PR1 7PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 7NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 7NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 57.5% | 63.5% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 22.2% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 8.5% | -9.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 20.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 19.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 30.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 14.6% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86% | 70.2% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 82.7% | 68% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 14.9% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 67.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 12.4% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Havelock Street was 228.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Havelock Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 72nd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Havelock Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2025-01-10 | £143,733 |
| 154 Havelock Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,250 | 2023-06-09 | £193,047 |
| 142 Havelock Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-24 | £123,855 |
| 148 Havelock Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-12-14 | £133,553 |
| 154 Havelock Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-04-13 | £194,521 |
PR1 7NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7NJ 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 | 88 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,659 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 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,052 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 | 1,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,514 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 29 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 99 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 103 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 174 yd | |
| Khan'z Lounge | The Mill Nightclub, Aqueduct Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 146 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 200 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 321 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 331 yd | |
| The Wellfield Arms | 187 Adelphi Street | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziba Takeaway | 73 Plungington Road | 96 yd | |
| Fomo Kitchen | 63a Plungington Road | 96 yd | |
| Your Foodscape | 80 Plungington Road | 131 yd | |
| Mom's Kitchen and Sandwich Bar Limited | 60 Plungington Road | 132 yd | |
| Tasty | 76 Plungington Road | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 96 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 170 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 637 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 809 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.