Crofters Green is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7UG is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crofters Green, Preston, PR1 7UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7NN, PR1 7UJ, PR1 7RA, PR1 7PR, PR1 7EN, PR1 7XN, PR1 7XP, PR1 7XL, PR1 7RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 7UG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 39.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 41.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.4% | 41% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 25.1% | 22.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 16% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 26.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% 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% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.1% | 78.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 90.1% | 79% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 79.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crofters Green was 165.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% lower than the Deepdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crofters Green has the 12th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Deepdale and the 109th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Crofters Green, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-14 | £168,327 |
| 9 Crofters Green, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-07 | £189,037 |
| 10 Crofters Green, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-29 | £167,832 |
| 25 Crofters Green, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-06-24 | £179,233 |
| 38 Crofters Green, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-30 | £169,853 |
PR1 7UG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 1,865 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 | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,283 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 | 1,327 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 | 1,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,942 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 | 1,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,257 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 | 460 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 126 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 134 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 196 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 216 yd | |
| Red Rose Bowl | 50 Greenbank Street | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 206 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 214 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 239 yd | |
| Moor Park Hotel | Moor Park Hotel, 15 Garstang Road | 301 yd | |
| The Wellfield Arms | 187 Adelphi Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jits Plaice | 88 Ripon Street | 92 yd | |
| Mom's Kitchen and Sandwich Bar Limited | 60 Plungington Road | 97 yd | |
| Tasty | 76 Plungington Road | 97 yd | |
| Your Foodscape | 80 Plungington Road | 102 yd | |
| Ziba Takeaway | 73 Plungington Road | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 133 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 197 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 517 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 652 yd | |
| Go Local | 197-199 Kent Street | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,077 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 | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.