Connaught Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8EX is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Connaught Road, Preston, PR1 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8EU, PR1 8HA, PR1 8LJ, PR1 8ET, PR1 8LU, PR1 8EW, PR1 8ES, PR1 8JF, PR1 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 8EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 51.2% | 52.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 48.6% | 43.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 36% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 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 | 25.3% | 20.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 29.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.2% | 73.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 77% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 76.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connaught Road was 116.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Connaught Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in City Centre and the 169th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-08-15 | £155,301 |
| 13 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2025-08-14 | £143,552 |
| 67 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2025-08-07 | £162,708 |
| 66 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-07-30 | £161,589 |
| 35 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,200 | 2024-09-20 | £142,909 |
PR1 8EX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School Fitzroy Street , PR1 8PD | - not rated | 959 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School St Wilfrid's Street , PR1 2US | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 1out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ | - not rated | 586 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe | 1 - 3 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 282 yd | |
| Gujerat Temple | Gujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane | 444 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 447 yd | |
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 606 yd | |
| Origin Juice & Brew Bar | 24 Fishergate Hill | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 197 yd | |
| The Continental | Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane | 197 yd | |
| Vernon Carus Sports And Social Club | Vernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill | 282 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 49 - 51 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 414 yd | |
| Barrel & Bean Co Ltd | 110 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon | 92 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 550 yd | |
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 606 yd | |
| Nutty Butty | 66a Fishergate | 850 yd | |
| Nooshi | 4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 1,027 yd | |
| Casa Bz | 13 Corporation Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bac/Ee Preston Sports And Social Club BAE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION BAE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 94 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Penwortham Cricket Club LEYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Factory Lane Playing Fields SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION FACTORY LANE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.