Wellington Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8TQ 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 8TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8TU, PR1 8TN, PR1 8TP, PR1 8TL, PR1 8UN, PR1 8TY, PR1 8TS, PR2 2QD, PR2 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 8TQ 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 8TQ, 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 8TQ 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 357.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.9% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wellington Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 28th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 69 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-05-17 | £54,137 |
| 25 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-10 | £250,805 |
| 39 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2022-08-12 | £272,135 |
| Flat 4 67 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2022-07-15 | £61,588 |
| Flat 2 69 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,950 | 2022-01-07 | £68,132 |
PR1 8TQ 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 8TQ 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 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 1,904 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,916 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 | 572 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 964 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 241 yd | |
| Tang Restaurant | 241-243 Fylde Road | 250 yd | |
| The Silk Route | Unit 4 West Strand | 252 yd | |
| Dessert Cabin | 48 Water Lane | 263 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | BAE Systems Limited, Channel Way | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 257 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 341 yd | |
| Ships & Giggles | 3 Fylde Road | 675 yd | |
| The Ferret | 55 Fylde Road | 675 yd | |
| The Guild | 99 Fylde Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwoods Sandwich Bar | 257 Fylde Road | 252 yd | |
| New China | 35-36 Water Lane | 257 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 263 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 263 yd | |
| Cappadocia | 58 Water Lane | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 252 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 252 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 994 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mariners Way | 994 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 862 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.