Meadow Court is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8JY is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Court, Preston, PR1 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8JF, PR1 8HU, PR1 8LU, PR1 8HG, PR1 8JJ, PR1 8JP, PR1 8LJ, PR1 8JQ, PR1 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 8JY is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 51.1% | 44.5% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 55.5% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 | 41.9% | 35.2% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 37.8% | 11.5% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 9.3% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 45.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 14.4% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 26.9% | 24.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 34.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 11.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.7% | 70.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 76.3% | 74.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 74.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 4.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Court was 159.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Court has the 26th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 113th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Meadow Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,105 | 2025-01-10 | £91,903 |
| 10A Meadow Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-07-19 | £92,771 |
| 6B Meadow Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,100 | 2023-06-07 | £81,758 |
| 5B Meadow Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-21 | £108,358 |
| 13 Meadow Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-12-05 | £111,609 |
PR1 8JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR1 8JY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,304 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 | 24 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 999 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 | 1,318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community 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 | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,916 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 | 942 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,137 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 | 1,481 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,575 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 | 247 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 251 yd | |
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 420 yd | |
| Origin Juice & Brew Bar | 24 Fishergate Hill | 433 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Avenham Park Pavillion, Avenham Park, Ribblesdale Place | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Carus Sports And Social Club | Vernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill | 149 yd | |
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 193 yd | |
| The Continental | Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane | 193 yd | |
| Empire Services Club | Hartington Road | 596 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 11 Butler Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 420 yd | |
| Nutty Butty | 66a Fishergate | 559 yd | |
| Nooshi | 4 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate | 735 yd | |
| Casa Bz | 13 Corporation Street | 749 yd | |
| Loaded | 8 Corporation Street | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 869 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 107 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 | 302 yd |
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| Penwortham Cricket Club LEYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.