Lowndes Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 7XT 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 Lowndes Street, Preston, PR1 7XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 7UD, PR1 7QJ, PR1 7YA, PR1 7XQ, PR1 7XX, PR1 7QE, PR1 7XH, PR1 7NR, PR1 7QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 7XT is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 53.2% | 41.7% | -11.5% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 58.3% | 11.5% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 7XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 70.4% | 59.8% | -10.6% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 25.6% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 52.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 33.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 16.4% | 21.1% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.8% | 13.8% | -23.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 34.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 26.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 23.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83% | 50.3% | -32.7% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 87.9% | 57.7% | -30.2% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 26.9% | 18.7% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 57.1% | -30.1% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 22.8% | 16.4% | 1.9% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 16.6% | 1.2% | 15.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowndes Street was 106.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Deepdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowndes Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Deepdale and the 202nd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-11-08 | £122,057 |
| 71 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-05-05 | £106,094 |
| 59 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-09-16 | £110,450 |
| 61 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-02-05 | £100,507 |
| 75 Lowndes Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2017-06-26 | £106,690 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 7XT 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 | 65 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,179 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 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,842 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 | 1,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,567 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 | 371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 154 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 283 yd | |
| Tuscany Cafe | 67 Plungington Road | 323 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 341 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 142 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 232 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 365 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 390 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 110 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 127 yd | |
| Jits Plaice | 88 Ripon Street | 234 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 234 yd | |
| Your Foodscape | 80 Plungington Road | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 157 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 311 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 831 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 864 yd | |
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 980 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.