Otway Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7XB 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 Otway Street, Preston, PR1 7XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7XA, PR1 7XL, PR1 7US, PR1 7XN, PR1 7YD, PR1 7UJ, PR1 7UP, PR1 7YE, PR1 7XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 7XB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 7XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 61.3% | 53.2% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 32.9% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 42.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23% | 20.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 29.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 74% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 92.6% | 66.7% | -25.9% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 16.7% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 66.7% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otway Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Deepdale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Otway Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2026-02-09 | £107,500 |
| 23 Otway Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2025-08-01 | £121,585 |
| 20 Otway Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-31 | £120,441 |
| 15 Otway Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2025-02-10 | £108,985 |
| 1 Otway Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2024-06-12 | £122,501 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 7XB 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,921 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 | 1out of 4 | 101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Eldon Primary Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | - not rated | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 1,580 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 | 1,693 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 | 1,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 371 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | - not rated | 534 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 209 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 248 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 278 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 345 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 87 yd | |
| Moor Park Hotel | Moor Park Hotel, 15 Garstang Road | 347 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 380 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 388 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jits Plaice | 88 Ripon Street | 94 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 121 yd | |
| Your Foodscape | 80 Plungington Road | 220 yd | |
| Mom's Kitchen and Sandwich Bar Limited | 60 Plungington Road | 242 yd | |
| Tasty | 76 Plungington Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 214 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 270 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 648 yd | |
| Go Local | 197-199 Kent Street | 710 yd | |
| Iceland | 240-246 North Road | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Muscle Alley Deepdale (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Essex Street | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.