Wellington Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8TP 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 Wellington Street, Preston, PR1 8TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8TN, PR1 8TQ, PR1 8TU, PR1 8TL, PR2 2QD, PR2 2QB, PR2 2PQ, PR1 8SW, PR2 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 8TP 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 | 42.6% | 51.7% | 9.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 57.4% | 48.3% | -9.1% | 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 8TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.6% 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 | 71.3% | 88.6% | 17.3% | 37.9% | 50.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 7.6% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -36.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 48.7% | 46.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 40.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8TP this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 2.6% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 5.7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.5% | 44.7% | 21.2% | 16.9% | 27.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 36.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 0.7% | -6.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 11% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 79.1% | 63.9% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 76.2% | 64.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 64.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 16.2% | 9.0% | 1.9% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 16.1% | 6.0% | 10.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Street was 320.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.2% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 32nd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-10-22 | £129,655 |
| 76 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-07-11 | £125,444 |
| 12 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-08-16 | £146,019 |
| 10 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-04-18 | £129,193 |
| 46 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2023-10-10 | £101,348 |
PR1 8TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8TP 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) | 299 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 170 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,729 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 | 714 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | - not rated | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 3out of 4 | 1,027 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 | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | - not rated | 2,329 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 | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 812 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 195 yd | |
| Tang Restaurant | 241-243 Fylde Road | 254 yd | |
| The Silk Route | Unit 4 West Strand | 259 yd | |
| Dessert Cabin | 48 Water Lane | 303 yd | |
| BAE Systems Ltd | Preston Technology Park, Marsh Lane | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 296 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 388 yd | |
| Ships & Giggles | 3 Fylde Road | 627 yd | |
| The Ferret | 55 Fylde Road | 627 yd | |
| The Guild | 99 Fylde Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwoods Sandwich Bar | 257 Fylde Road | 251 yd | |
| New China | 35-36 Water Lane | 296 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 303 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 303 yd | |
| Cappadocia | 58 Water Lane | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 259 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 260 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Unit 1, 73 Corporation Street | 968 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 979 yd | |
| Tesco | 76 Friargate | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Preston) (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.