Overview of PR1 8EX

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%51.7%1.1% 51.0% 0.7%
Male49.4%48.3%-1.1% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single51.2%52.1%0.9% 37.9% 14.2%
Married: Opposite sex27%33.8%6.8% 44.2% -10.4%
Separated4.2%2%-2.2% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced11.6%8.9%-2.7% 9.1% -0.2%
Widowed6%3.3%-2.7% 6.1% -2.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.6%43.9%-4.7% 48.4% -4.5%
Good health32%36%4.0% 33.6% 2.4%
Fair health12.9%14.4%1.5% 12.7% 1.7%
Bad health5.7%3.9%-1.8% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health0.8%1.8%1.0% 1.2% 0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.3%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 Levels13%13.8%0.8% 13.4% 0.4%
Apprenticeship3.2%3.6%0.4% 5.3% -1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.7%22.3%8.6% 16.9% 5.4%
Degree or Similar25.6%29.5%3.9% 33.8% -4.3%
Other8.8%2%-6.8% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%1%-0.6% 1.1% -0.1%
Indian14.2%14.1%-0.1% 3.1% 11.0%
Pakistani4.1%2.3%-1.8% 2.7% -0.4%
Other Asian0%1.8%1.8% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African0.8%1%0.2% 2.5% -1.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black1.6%0%-1.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.3%-0.7% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%0.5%-1.1% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.8% 0.0%
White74.2%73.2%-1.0% 81.4% -8.2%
Arab0%4.2%4.2% 0.6% 3.6%
Other0%0.8%0.8% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.8%77%-8.8% 83.2% -6.2%
European Union5.2%9.4%4.2% 6.1% 3.3%
Rest of Europe0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa2.3%2.6%0.3% 2.7% -0.1%
Middle East and Asia6.2%10.2%4.0% 5.6% 4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.8%76.8%-9.0% 83.2% -6.4%
10+ Years1.8%13.3%11.5% 9.8% 3.5%
5-10 Years2.3%3.4%1.1% 2.9% 0.5%
2-5 Years1.8%5.5%3.7% 2.2% 3.3%
Less than 2 years8.3%1%-7.3% 1.9% -0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.6% 76.7% -3.1%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Poland4.4% 1.3% 3.1%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries2.6% 1.5% 1.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Southern Asia0.8% 1.2% -0.4%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
No passport held15.7% 13.5% 2.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37% 37.2% -0.2%
Christian35.9% 46.2% -10.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu6.3% 1.7% 4.6%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim15.9% 6.5% 9.4%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Connaught Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connaught Road was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% 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 61 local areas in City Centre and the 167th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,300
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in PR1 8EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Connaught Road are based on 115 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Connaught Road, Preston, PR1 8EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR1 8EX

Average Price
£142,592
Semi-Detached
£163,897
Terraced
£141,722
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Connaught Road

Average Price
£147,849
Semi-Detached
£171,849
Terraced
£146,528
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Connaught Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
43 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£152,0002025-08-15 £156,454
13 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,5002025-08-14 £144,617
67 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£159,9502025-08-07 £164,903
66 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£152,0002025-07-30 £160,874
35 Connaught Road, Preston, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£136,2002024-09-20 £142,276
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR1 8EX

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee131
Retired35
Part-Time Employee35
Looking after home or family23
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Student (economically inactive)18
Other12
Self-Employed11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Human health and social work activities19
Education17
Administrative and support service activities16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Accommodation and food service activities14
Manufacturing13
Information and communication12
Financial and insurance activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Construction7
Transport and storage6
Other3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School
Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU
3out of 4 1,536 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Stephen's CofE School
South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN
3out of 4 300 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ
3out of 4 744 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE
3out of 4 1,026 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE
4out of 4 1,435 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ
3out of 4 1,666 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Penwortham Girls' High School
Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR
4out of 4 1,100 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Christ The King Catholic High School
Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR
3out of 4 1,777 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Penwortham Priory Academy
Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE
2out of 4 2,105 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD
4out of 4 2,330 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
All Hallows Catholic High School
Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN
4out of 4 2,427 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardinal Newman College
Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD
- not rated 1,914 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Preston College
Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR
- not rated 4,209 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN
- not rated 1,168 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Central Lancashire
Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE
- not rated 1,431 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cedar Lodge School
c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ
- not rated 1,622 yd Other independent special school No Boys More About School
Spen Brook School
(former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ
- not rated 1,704 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
The Limes School
73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU
- not rated 1,704 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Riverside Cafe1 - 3 Leyland Road, Penwortham282 yd
Gujerat TempleGujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane444 yd
Preston Sports ClubSouth Meadow Lane447 yd
Fabio52 Fishergate Hill606 yd
Origin Juice & Brew Bar24 Fishergate Hill696 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
BAC/EE Social ClubBae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane197 yd
The ContinentalContinental Hotel, South Meadow Lane197 yd
Vernon Carus Sports And Social ClubVernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill282 yd
The Royal British Legion49 - 51 Leyland Road, Penwortham414 yd
Barrel & Bean Co Ltd110 Leyland Road, Penwortham525 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kowloon92 Leyland Road, Penwortham550 yd
Fortune House57 Fishergate Hill606 yd
Nutty Butty66a Fishergate850 yd
Nooshi4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate1,027 yd
Casa Bz13 Corporation Street1,042 yd

Sport

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 pitches94 yd
Preston Sports Club
SOUTH MEADOW LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches269 yd
Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre
LIVERPOOL ROAD
grass pitches664 yd
Penwortham Cricket Club
LEYLAND ROAD
grass pitches788 yd
Factory Lane Playing Fields
SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION FACTORY LANE
grass pitches1,019 yd
Middleforth C Of E School
Hill Road South
grass pitches1,025 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed57.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed132.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.