Carnarvon Road is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8PU 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 Carnarvon Road, Preston, PR1 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8PX, PR1 8PD, PR1 8PW, PR1 8PT, PR1 8PY, PR1 8PS, PR1 8PE, PR1 8PB, PR1 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 51.7% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 56.3% | 48.3% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 59.4% | 48.1% | -11.3% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 39.1% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 9.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 17.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 42.4% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 28.2% | 28.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 25.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 8.8% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 58.9% | 45.6% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 64.9% | 58.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 15.5% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 58.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 9.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnarvon Road was 111.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the City Centre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carnarvon Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City Centre and the 187th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Carnarvon Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2022-11-01 | £125,402 |
| 17 Carnarvon Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-09-08 | £96,375 |
| 15 Carnarvon Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,111 | 2019-08-23 | £140,449 |
| Rear Of 23 Carnarvon Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-04-07 | £90,676 |
| 23 Carnarvon Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2016-06-17 | £128,795 |
PR1 8PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in PR1 8PU 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,443 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 | 700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,662 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 | 1,414 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 788 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 | 875 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin Juice & Brew Bar | 24 Fishergate Hill | 274 yd | |
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 324 yd | |
| The Exchange | County Hall - 4th floor, Pitt Street | 415 yd | |
| BAE Systems Ltd | Preston Technology Park, Marsh Lane | 450 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Services Club | Hartington Road | 120 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 11 Butler Street | 588 yd | |
| Vernon Carus Sports And Social Club | Vernon Carus Sports and Social Club, Penwortham Mill | 637 yd | |
| The Old Vic | 79 Fishergate | 719 yd | |
| Hartleys Wine Bar | 7-11 Mount Street | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 324 yd | |
| China Rose | 5 Wellfield Road | 353 yd | |
| Nutty Butty | 66a Fishergate | 383 yd | |
| Casa Bz | 13 Corporation Street | 617 yd | |
| Loaded | 8 Corporation Street | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 568 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 571 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 844 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Fishergate | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 727 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 810 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 | 965 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.