Leighton Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8RH is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leighton Street, Preston, PR1 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 2YJ, PR1 2XT, PR1 1JN, PR2 2QT, PR1 2YL, PR1 7BY, PR1 2XQ, PR1 2XE, PR1 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 8RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 52.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 43.4% | 47.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.4% 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 | 96.6% | 96.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 58.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -41.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 42.8% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 43.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 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.
In the area around PR1 8RH this area, 3.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 68.9% | 71% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 54.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.4% | 74.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 78.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 78.2% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 78.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 9.5% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leighton Street was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leighton Street has the 50th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 188th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B47 Leighton Hall Leighton Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-03-15 | £120,290 |
| A9D Leighton Hall Leighton Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2024-02-22 | £26,665 |
| B46 Leighton Hall Leighton Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-01-12 | £79,605 |
| B46 Leighton Hall Leighton Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-01-12 | £79,605 |
| A9E Leighton Hall Leighton Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2023-09-01 | £28,117 |
PR1 8RH 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 student residents living in PR1 8RH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 486 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 229 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 99 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School St Ignatius Square , PR1 1TT | 2out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,230 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 | 1,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,794 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 | 366 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 | 1,072 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonna Lucias | Ship and Giggles, 3 Fylde Road | 225 yd | |
| Source Bar | Students Union Building, 24 Fylde Road | 261 yd | |
| Union Cafe | Students Union Building, 24 Fylde Road | 261 yd | |
| Lampworks and Three Little Pigs | Students Union Building, 24 Fylde Road | 261 yd | |
| Subway | 73 Fylde Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Degrees | 24 Fylde Road | 261 yd | |
| Ships & Giggles | 3 Fylde Road | 266 yd | |
| The Ferret | 55 Fylde Road | 266 yd | |
| The Guild | 99 Fylde Road | 266 yd | |
| The Adelphi | The Adelphi Hotel, 43 Fylde Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rana Spice Ltd | 85 Fylde Road | 267 yd | |
| Ji The Chicken Shop Preston | 89 Friargate | 342 yd | |
| Tom and Jerries | 83 Friargate | 359 yd | |
| Nabzys | 82 Friargate | 362 yd | |
| Most Wanted | 78 Friargate | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 456 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 486 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 626 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 630 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Limehouse, Market Street | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 264 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Preston) LOWTHIAN HOUSE LOWTHIAN HOUSE MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Real Gym Preston (Closed) 15-27 15-27 ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 929 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.