Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7UJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	52.5%	3.5%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	51%	47.5%	-3.5%	49.0%	-1.5%

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 7UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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	59.9%	59%	-0.9%	37.9%	21.1%
Married: Opposite sex	25.7%	23%	-2.7%	44.2%	-21.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Separated	3.1%	3.8%	0.7%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	7%	7.9%	0.9%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	4.3%	4.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-1.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.4%	49.2%	7.8%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	39.8%	32.5%	-7.3%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	14.5%	13.4%	-1.1%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	3.3%	3.6%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.2%	19.4%	-2.8%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	10.3%	-4.9%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	13.2%	-1.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	5.3%	-2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.1%	18.6%	1.5%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	24.1%	33.5%	9.4%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	5.1%	2.5%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	4.6%	11.6%	7.0%	3.1%	8.5%
Pakistani	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	2.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.3%	10.6%	9.3%	2.5%	8.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	87.2%	71.3%	-15.9%	81.4%	-10.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.3% 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	90.5%	62.3%	-28.2%	83.2%	-20.9%
European Union	3.6%	15.4%	11.8%	6.1%	9.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	1.3%	9.5%	8.2%	2.7%	6.8%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	10.8%	6.5%	5.6%	5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	62.1%	-27.4%	83.2%	-21.1%
10+ Years	1.6%	6.9%	5.3%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	3%	4.9%	1.9%	2.9%	2.0%
2-5 Years	3.3%	7.8%	4.5%	2.2%	5.6%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	18.3%	15.7%	1.9%	16.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	48.5%	76.7%	-28.2%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other EU countries	4.9%	1.5%	3.4%
Turkey	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	6.5%	0.3%	6.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Southern Asia	6.2%	1.2%	5.0%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	20.5%	13.5%	7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.5%	37.2%	-4.7%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Hindu	7.2%	1.7%	5.5%
Muslim	10.2%	6.5%	3.7%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Ripon Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripon Street was 140.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Deepdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ripon Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Deepdale and the 134th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

🔎 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 7UJ, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (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 Ripon Street are based on 158 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 Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR1 7UJ

Average Price
£132,681

Semi-Detached
£148,464

Terraced
£112,089

Detached
£162,074

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£121,852

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ripon Street

Average Price
£147,470

Semi-Detached
£161,480

Terraced
£143,575

Detached
£182,305

Flats/Maisonettes
£73,577

Other
£127,903

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ripon Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2025-09-26	£90,240
41 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-07-25	£163,611
55 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,000	2024-12-19	£134,182
65 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2024-09-19	£152,245
94 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£119,999	2024-08-05	£119,431

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR1 7UJ

Employment

PR1 7UJ 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 7UJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Student (economically inactive)	37
Part-Time Employee	34
Retired	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	22
Self-Employed	16
Other	13
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	21
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	1,873 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE	1out of 4	160 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Star Eldon Primary Eldon Street , PR1 7YE	- not rated	190 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR	3out of 4	519 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN	3out of 4	782 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT	3out of 4	1,248 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	1,241 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT	3out of 4	1,241 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA	- not rated	1,511 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	- not rated	1,605 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	1,724 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,723 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	2,246 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA	- not rated	2,271 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	385 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	- not rated	592 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE	- not rated	1,165 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU	- not rated	1,228 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU	- not rated	1,228 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
I Smile Cafe	113 Plungington Road	152 yd
RK Dining	75-79 Plungington Road	155 yd
Tuscany Cafe	67 Plungington Road	183 yd
Cafe Emmanuel	Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street	253 yd
Red Rose Bowl	50 Greenbank Street	553 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Eldon Hotel	17 Eldon Street	124 yd
Arkwrights	29-33 Plungington Road	289 yd
Emmanuel Social Club	77 Emmanuel Street	308 yd
Moor Park Hotel	Moor Park Hotel, 15 Garstang Road	342 yd
Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club	275 Brook Street	410 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jits Plaice	88 Ripon Street	2 yd
Your Foodscape	80 Plungington Road	127 yd
Mom's Kitchen and Sandwich Bar Limited	60 Plungington Road	148 yd
Tasty	76 Plungington Road	148 yd
Santa's Pizza	34 Eldon Street	152 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Preston Retail Store Limited	96 Plungington Road	155 yd
Spar	63-65 Plungington Road	176 yd
Tesco Express	75 Moor Lane	599 yd
Iceland	240-246 North Road	721 yd
Go Local	197-199 Kent Street	737 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	631 yd
Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	827 yd
Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD	tennis courts	1,031 yd
Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street	health and fitness suite	1,062 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	93.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.6%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	142.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PR1 7UJ