Hammond Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7NU is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hammond Street, Preston, PR1 7NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7LL, PR1 7QQ, PR1 7JT, PR1 7JN, PR1 7JH, PR1 7NX, PR1 7LX, PR1 7ST, PR1 7HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7NU 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 7NU, 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 7NU 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 Street was 449.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.5% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hammond Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 21st highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ldg Coatings Hammond Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2007-11-26 | £540,780 |
| 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 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,459 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 | 1,686 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,745 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 | 1,930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,233 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 | 2,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,366 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 | 819 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,048 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 | 1,284 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan'z Lounge | The Mill Nightclub, Aqueduct Street | 142 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 191 yd | |
| Red Rose Bowl | 50 Greenbank Street | 258 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 268 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 193 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 271 yd | |
| The Wellfield Arms | 187 Adelphi Street | 391 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 430 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasta Preston Ltd | 43 Plungington Road | 263 yd | |
| Tonis Pizzeria | 51 Plungington Road | 271 yd | |
| Bamboo Chinese Takeaway | 25 Plungington Road | 271 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 39 Plungington Road | 271 yd | |
| Ziba Takeaway | 73 Plungington Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 271 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 358 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 682 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 839 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 977 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.