Ingot Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8SW is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ingot Street, Preston, PR1 8SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8SP, PR1 8SR, PR2 2QH, PR1 8TH, PR1 8ST, PR2 2QE, PR2 2QD, PR2 2PP, PR2 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 8SW, 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 8SW, 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 8SW 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 Ingot Street was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ingot Street has the 45th lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 155th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ingot Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2024-09-30 | £107,024 |
| 2 Ingot Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2008-06-06 | £114,633 |
PR1 8SW 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 8SW 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 | 1,569 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 | 616 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | - not rated | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School St Wilfrid's Street , PR1 2US | - not rated | 1,004 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 | 1,938 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,846 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 | 653 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 | 903 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallys Roller Disco | St Walburges Church Hall, Weston Street | 114 yd | |
| BAE Systems Ltd | Preston Technology Park, Marsh Lane | 280 yd | |
| The Silk Route | Unit 4 West Strand | 305 yd | |
| Tang Restaurant | 241-243 Fylde Road | 351 yd | |
| WOW Centre Preston | Units 9 - 10, Fylde Road Industrial Estate, Fylde Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 448 yd | |
| Ships & Giggles | 3 Fylde Road | 494 yd | |
| The Ferret | 55 Fylde Road | 494 yd | |
| The Guild | 99 Fylde Road | 494 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose | 5 Wellfield Road | 307 yd | |
| Westwoods Sandwich Bar | 257 Fylde Road | 337 yd | |
| New China | 35-36 Water Lane | 448 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 458 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 305 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 308 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 811 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 876 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 654 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 892 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.