Beech Street South is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8JQ 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 Beech Street South, Preston, PR1 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8DQ, PR1 8JN, PR1 8EH, PR1 8EA, PR1 8JJ, PR1 8EE, PR1 8DW, PR1 8EJ, PR1 8ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 8JQ 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 8JQ 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 Beech Street South was 126.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Street South has the 30th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 148th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Beech Street South, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-07-14 | £146,574 |
| 92 Beech Street South, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2022-09-21 | £151,862 |
| 96 Beech Street South, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-09-24 | £140,347 |
| 72 Beech Street South, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2021-06-30 | £165,774 |
| 77 Beech Street South, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-03-16 | £113,579 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 8JQ 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 | 1,458 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 | 226 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,089 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 | 1,340 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 | 1,587 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 | 1,664 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 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,539 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 | 1,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,917 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 | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,162 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 | 1,305 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujerat Temple | Gujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane | 103 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 106 yd | |
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 262 yd | |
| Origin Juice & Brew Bar | 24 Fishergate Hill | 375 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 1 - 3 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Carus Sports And Social Club | Vernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill | 71 yd | |
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 355 yd | |
| The Continental | Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane | 355 yd | |
| Empire Services Club | Hartington Road | 466 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 49 - 51 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 262 yd | |
| Nutty Butty | 66a Fishergate | 571 yd | |
| Nooshi | 4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 805 yd | |
| Casa Bz | 13 Corporation Street | 809 yd | |
| Loaded | 8 Corporation Street | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 930 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 974 yd | |
| Tesco | Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 301 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 | 401 yd |
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.