Bold Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7NX is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bold Street, Preston, PR1 7NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7PT, PR1 7JT, PR1 7NU, PR1 7QQ, PR1 7LX, PR1 7PN, PR2 2AX, PR2 2AN, PR2 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7NX is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 46.3% | 46.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 53.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 7NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 71.2% | 67.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 21.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 55.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 16.1% | 17.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.5% | 24.8% | -4.7% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 30.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 7.5% | 0.2% | -7.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 75.5% | 70% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 81.2% | 69.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 10.6% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 14.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 69.4% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 14.9% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.4% | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bold Street was 175.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bold Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 101st highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H T B Packaging 59 Bold Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-10-27 | £272,198 |
| 60 Bold Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-10-27 | £272,198 |
| 60 Bold Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-10-27 | £272,198 |
| 20 - 28 Bold Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-05-05 | £200,396 |
PR1 7NX 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 7NX 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 | 114 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 80 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,075 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 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 2,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,194 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 | 1,277 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,335 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 | 206 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 270 yd | |
| Plumbs Heritage Covers | Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Lane | 337 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 352 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 326 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 340 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 404 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 536 yd | |
| The Wellfield Arms | 187 Adelphi Street | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Shop | 187 Eldon Street | 287 yd | |
| Ziba Takeaway | 73 Plungington Road | 350 yd | |
| Fomo Kitchen | 63a Plungington Road | 350 yd | |
| Roasta Preston Ltd | 43 Plungington Road | 379 yd | |
| Your Foodscape | 80 Plungington Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 350 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 373 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 684 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 770 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,032 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.