Norris Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7PY 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 Norris Street, Preston, PR1 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7NR, PR1 7QE, PR1 7QD, PR1 7QJ, PR1 7PJ, PR1 7UD, PR1 7NH, PR1 7QA, PR1 7XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7PY is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 53.8% | 43.1% | -10.7% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 56.9% | 10.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 7PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 66.5% | 64.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 22% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 46.3% | 47.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.9% | 16.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.5% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 13.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 32.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 17% | 12.0% | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.4% | 60.6% | -28.8% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 87.2% | 58.3% | -28.9% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 14.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 16.3% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 58.3% | -28.0% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 18.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.2% | 1.2% | 11.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norris Street was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norris Street has the 52nd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 189th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Norris Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2024-10-01 | £102,444 |
| 53 Norris Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-08-27 | £90,640 |
| 46 Norris Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-10-24 | £120,116 |
| 55 Norris Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-05-05 | £125,136 |
| 51 Norris Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2022-03-09 | £79,177 |
PR1 7PY 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 7PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community 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 | 1,379 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 | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,621 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 | 459 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 177 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 294 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 311 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 329 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 98 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 262 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 354 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 429 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 157 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 237 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 280 yd | |
| Your Foodscape | 80 Plungington Road | 295 yd | |
| Jits Plaice | 88 Ripon Street | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 176 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 316 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 735 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 878 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.