Broughton Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7UU 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 Broughton Street, Preston, PR1 7UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7UY, PR2 3AD, PR1 7XE, PR1 7UR, PR1 7XY, PR1 7YB, PR1 7UT, PR1 7UX, PR2 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7UU is primarily male, with 53.7% 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% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 7UU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 54.4% | 55.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 33.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.3% | 47.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 20.4% | 20.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 16.6% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 36.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.9% | 63.6% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 85.6% | 72% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 11% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 11.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 72.2% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.8% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Street was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Street has the 59th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 220th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Broughton Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-07-19 | £143,661 |
| 101 Broughton Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-07-19 | £143,661 |
| 91 Broughton Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-05-20 | £123,794 |
| 87 Broughton Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-06-01 | £107,801 |
| 89 Broughton Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2018-01-19 | £104,624 |
PR1 7UU 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 7UU 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,243 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 | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 1,200 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 | 1,387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 351 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 369 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 472 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 510 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 127 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 231 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 460 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 464 yd | |
| Moor Park Hotel | Moor Park Hotel, 15 Garstang Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 217 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 244 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 264 yd | |
| Jits Plaice | 88 Ripon Street | 346 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 373 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 499 yd | |
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 676 yd | |
| Go Local | 197-199 Kent Street | 860 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.