Aqueduct Street, Preston, PR1 7RE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 7RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	50.8%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48.1%	49.2%	1.1%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 7RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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	33.7%	45.5%	11.8%	37.9%	7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	25%	18.6%	-6.4%	44.2%	-25.6%
Separated	5.2%	4.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	18.6%	17.4%	-1.2%	9.1%	8.3%
Widowed	17.4%	13.8%	-3.6%	6.1%	7.7%

Health

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 (51.4%) 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	20%	19.6%	-0.4%	48.4%	-28.8%
Good health	26.5%	31.8%	5.3%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	25.9%	30.2%	4.3%	12.7%	17.5%
Bad health	21.1%	11.7%	-9.4%	4.0%	7.7%
Very bad health	6.5%	6.7%	0.2%	1.2%	5.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 7RE this area, 45.8% 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 13.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	55.2%	45.8%	-9.4%	18.2%	27.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.4%	13.1%	6.7%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.5%	11.9%	1.4%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	5.4%	0.7%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	7.7%	-1.0%	16.9%	-9.2%
Degree or Similar	11.6%	13.1%	1.5%	33.8%	-20.7%
Other	2.9%	3%	0.1%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	8.1%	7.2%	-0.9%	3.1%	4.1%
Pakistani	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.7%	0.6%
Other Asian	0.5%	2.8%	2.3%	1.6%	1.2%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	84.9%	84.4%	-0.5%	81.4%	3.0%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.2% 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	87.6%	83.2%	-4.4%	83.2%	0.0%
European Union	3.2%	5%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.1%
Africa	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	5.9%	8.9%	3.0%	5.6%	3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.6%	82.3%	-5.3%	83.2%	-0.9%
10+ Years	2.2%	7.7%	5.5%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	2.2%	1.7%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	3.9%	-2.6%	1.9%	2.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	50.3%	76.7%	-26.4%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	6.1%	1.2%	4.9%
No passport held	37.4%	13.5%	23.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	6.7%	1.7%	5.0%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Aqueduct Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aqueduct Street was 131.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Deepdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Aqueduct Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Deepdale and the 152nd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PR1 7RE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Aqueduct Street are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Aqueduct Street, Preston, PR1 7RE

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR1 7RE

Average Price
£200,571

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£118,868

Detached
£312,263

Flats/Maisonettes
£252,547

Other
£148,330

Estimated Average Property Prices for Aqueduct Street

Average Price
£165,005

Semi-Detached
£70,556

Terraced
£111,874

Detached
£241,291

Flats/Maisonettes
£236,403

Other
£184,544

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Aqueduct Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 - 54 Aqueduct Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-01-25	£149,181
Atlantic House, 65 - 73 Aqueduct Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-03-28	£372,170
52 - 54 Aqueduct Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2010-06-15	£99,660
Atlantic House, 65 - 73 Aqueduct Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2006-09-26	£185,398
72 Aqueduct Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2003-05-29	£317,737

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR1 7RE

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in PR1 7RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	53
Long-Term Sick or disabled	32
Full-Time Employee	28
Part-Time Employee	14
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Self-Employed	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Administrative and support service activities	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Construction	5
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Other	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Education	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	1,610 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR	3out of 4	250 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE	1out of 4	436 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Star Eldon Primary Eldon Street , PR1 7YE	- not rated	455 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN	3out of 4	907 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT	3out of 4	1,029 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT	- not rated	1,203 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT	3out of 4	1,203 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY	4out of 4	1,622 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA	- not rated	1,752 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	- not rated	1,852 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR	- not rated	1,948 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	2,003 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA	- not rated	2,056 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA	- not rated	355 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	- not rated	868 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE	- not rated	890 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU	- not rated	1,277 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU	- not rated	1,277 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tuscany Cafe	67 Plungington Road	208 yd
RK Dining	75-79 Plungington Road	237 yd
Cafe Emmanuel	Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street	269 yd
Red Rose Bowl	50 Greenbank Street	356 yd
I Smile Cafe	113 Plungington Road	357 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Arkwrights	29-33 Plungington Road	121 yd
Emmanuel Social Club	77 Emmanuel Street	199 yd
The Wellfield Arms	187 Adelphi Street	220 yd
Moor Park Hotel	Moor Park Hotel, 15 Garstang Road	275 yd
The Eldon Hotel	17 Eldon Street	400 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut (Delivery)	36 Plungington Road	101 yd
Vegas	30 Plungington Road	101 yd
The Chicken Shop	52 Plungington Road	101 yd
Turkish Kebab	41 Plungington Road	118 yd
Hajis Food Hut	46 Plungington Road	120 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar	63-65 Plungington Road	219 yd
Tesco Express	75 Moor Lane	351 yd
Preston Retail Store Limited	96 Plungington Road	356 yd
Iceland	240-246 North Road	515 yd
Go Local	197-199 Kent Street	675 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET	health and fitness suite	446 yd
Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	754 yd
Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre	health and fitness suite, squash courts	894 yd
Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street	health and fitness suite	898 yd
Foster Sports Centre (Closed)	health and fitness suite	961 yd
Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street	health and fitness suite	1,011 yd
Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street	health and fitness suite	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	9.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	9.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	9.1%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of PR1 7RE