Greenbank Avenue is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7QB 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 Greenbank Avenue, Preston, PR1 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7PH, PR2 2BH, PR1 7PL, PR1 7NH, PR2 2BP, PR2 2AY, PR1 7PP, PR2 2BD, PR2 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 7QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 53.9% | 49.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 55.1% | 59.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 27.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 45.4% | 38% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 44.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 10.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 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 | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 20.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 31.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.8% | 79% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 81.1% | 78.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 77.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenbank Avenue was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenbank Avenue has the 53rd highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 202nd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Greenbank Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-12-18 | £117,687 |
| 3 Greenbank Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-11-19 | £137,029 |
| 10 Greenbank Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-10-10 | £84,775 |
| 5 Greenbank Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-05-28 | £143,650 |
| 20 Greenbank Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-10-31 | £131,882 |
PR1 7QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7QB 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Eldon Primary Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | - not rated | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 1out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 1,239 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 | 1,382 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 | 1,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | - not rated | 569 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 983 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 362 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 411 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 441 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 464 yd | |
| Plumbs Heritage Covers | Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Lane | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 120 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 360 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 476 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 520 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Shop | 187 Eldon Street | 301 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 321 yd | |
| The New Chui Kwan | 380 Blackpool Road | 399 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 413 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 359 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 454 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 527 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 665 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 999 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.