Ripon Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7UL 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 Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7UP, PR1 7US, PR1 7RT, PR1 7XA, PR1 7RP, PR1 7XB, PR1 7RU, PR1 1LB, PR1 7RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7UL is primarily male, with 56.7% 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 | 45.8% | 43.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 56.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 7UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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 | 70.1% | 63.6% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 22.9% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.2% | 46.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 19.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 2% | -5.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.4% | 13% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.3% | 20.9% | -2.4% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 36.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.4% | 70.3% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 90.4% | 73.7% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 12.3% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 73.7% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 9.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripon Street was 136.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Deepdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ripon Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Deepdale and the 134th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-06-13 | £169,800 |
| 14 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-06-06 | £212,400 |
| 16 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-06 | £130,422 |
| 42 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-03-18 | £101,315 |
| 23 Ripon Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-02-08 | £138,691 |
PR1 7UL 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 7UL 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 | 97 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,916 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 | 108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community 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 | 1,185 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 | 1,413 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 | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,775 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 | 1,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,273 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 | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,243 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 | 314 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 317 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 336 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 415 yd | |
| Rosemary on the Park | Rosemary In The Park, Moor Park, Moor Park Avenue | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 202 yd | |
| Moor Park Hotel | Moor Park Hotel, 15 Garstang Road | 251 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 403 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 429 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jits Plaice | 88 Ripon Street | 171 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 234 yd | |
| Your Foodscape | 80 Plungington Road | 289 yd | |
| Mom's Kitchen and Sandwich Bar Limited | 60 Plungington Road | 298 yd | |
| Tasty | 76 Plungington Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 318 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 333 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 584 yd | |
| Go Local | 197-199 Kent Street | 595 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 1,082 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.