Hartington Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8PP 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 Hartington Road, Preston, PR1 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8PY, PR1 8PN, PR1 8PE, PR1 8PU, PR1 8PW, PR1 8PX, PR1 8PJ, PR1 8PT, PR1 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 8PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 45.1% | 49.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.7% | 52.2% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 33.1% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 40.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 39.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.4% | 26.3% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 15.6% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 32.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.5% | 27.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 24.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 56% | 51.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -30.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 9% | 0.3% | -8.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 65% | 66.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 14.9% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 66.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 20.7% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 3.5% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 13.2% | 1.7% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 30% | 6.5% | 23.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartington Road was 152.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hartington Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in City Centre and the 118th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hartington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-05 | £167,388 |
| 66 Hartington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-10-15 | £149,840 |
| 16 Hartington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-10-01 | £143,113 |
| 28 Hartington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-05-04 | £105,442 |
| 42 Hartington Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-03-18 | £144,005 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR1 8PP 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 | 113 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School Fitzroy Street , PR1 8PD | - not rated | 180 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School St Wilfrid's Street , PR1 2US | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | - not rated | 1,485 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 | 1,354 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 1out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | - not rated | 2,104 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 | 1,867 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,527 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 | 485 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 831 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 207 yd | |
| Origin Juice & Brew Bar | 24 Fishergate Hill | 227 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 365 yd | |
| Gujerat Temple | Gujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane | 368 yd | |
| The Exchange | County Hall - 4th floor, Pitt Street | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Services Club | Hartington Road | 1 yd | |
| Vernon Carus Sports And Social Club | Vernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill | 530 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 11 Butler Street | 617 yd | |
| The Old Vic | 79 Fishergate | 761 yd | |
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 207 yd | |
| Nutty Butty | 66a Fishergate | 405 yd | |
| China Rose | 5 Wellfield Road | 464 yd | |
| Casa Bz | 13 Corporation Street | 663 yd | |
| Loaded | 8 Corporation Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 655 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 658 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 706 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 903 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 828 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 846 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 | 861 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.