South End is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8HA 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 South End, Preston, PR1 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8EX, PR1 8ET, PR1 8EU, PR1 8EW, PR1 8LJ, PR1 8ES, PR1 9RE, PR1 8JF, PR1 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 8HA is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48.7% | 46.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 40.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 37.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.6% | 39.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 39.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 11.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 20.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 44.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.5% | 76.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 84.1% | 84% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 83.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.4% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South End was 183.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South End has the 25th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 97th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 South End, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-23 | £208,639 |
| 10 South End, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-30 | £217,483 |
| 16 South End, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-01 | £199,134 |
| 27 South End, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-12-22 | £206,743 |
| 21 South End, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2022-10-14 | £155,122 |
PR1 8HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,563 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 | 355 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 678 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 | 965 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 | 1,410 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 | 1,678 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 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,488 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 | 1,683 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 262 yd | |
| Gujerat Temple | Gujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane | 510 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 514 yd | |
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 673 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Avenham Park Pavillion, Avenham Park, Ribblesdale Place | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 225 yd | |
| The Continental | Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane | 225 yd | |
| Vernon Carus Sports And Social Club | Vernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill | 348 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 49 - 51 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 363 yd | |
| Barrel & Bean Co Ltd | 110 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon | 92 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 488 yd | |
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 673 yd | |
| Nutty Butty | 66a Fishergate | 910 yd | |
| Nooshi | 4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 1,080 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 | 86 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Penwortham Cricket Club LEYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Factory Lane Playing Fields SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION FACTORY LANE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 969 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.