South Meadow Lane is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8JN 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 Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8DQ, PR1 8JJ, PR1 8DS, PR1 8JL, PR1 8JH, PR1 8DW, PR1 8JQ, PR1 8EA, PR1 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 8JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 42.9% | 39.8% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 44.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45.2% | 41.8% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around PR1 8JN this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 28.1% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 28.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 12.5% | 4% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 47% | 34.8% | -12.2% | 3.1% | 31.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 16.5% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 37.7% | 30.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 58.7% | 53.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 13.8% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.9% | 20.8% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 54% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 25.9% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 11.7% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.3% | 5.2% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Hindu | 25.8% | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 31.3% | 6.5% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Meadow Lane was 147.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Meadow Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in City Centre and the 124th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-12-09 | £88,975 |
| 4 South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2022-11-02 | £101,134 |
| 10 South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-07-26 | £138,528 |
| 79 South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-05-31 | £119,093 |
| 44A South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2017-08-08 | £142,213 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 8JN 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | 1,334 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 | 173 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School Fitzroy Street , PR1 8PD | - not rated | 517 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School St Wilfrid's Street , PR1 2US | - not rated | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 1out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | - not rated | 2,142 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 | 1,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,817 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 | 319 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujerat Temple | Gujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane | 2 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 5 yd | |
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 177 yd | |
| Origin Juice & Brew Bar | 24 Fishergate Hill | 276 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Platform 3-4, Preston Railway Station, Fishergate | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Carus Sports And Social Club | Vernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill | 161 yd | |
| Empire Services Club | Hartington Road | 371 yd | |
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 426 yd | |
| The Continental | Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane | 426 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 11 Butler Street | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 177 yd | |
| Nutty Butty | 66a Fishergate | 482 yd | |
| Nooshi | 4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 730 yd | |
| Casa Bz | 13 Corporation Street | 730 yd | |
| Loaded | 8 Corporation Street | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 843 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 911 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 1,023 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 1,025 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| 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 | 492 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,048 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 | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.