Wellington Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR1 8TS 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 8TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 8TY, PR1 8UA, PR1 8TR, PR1 8UE, PR1 8TL, PR2 2NL, PR1 8UW, PR1 8UJ, PR1 8UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 8TS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 73.2% | 70% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.5% | 20% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 51.4% | 42.3% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 38.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 14.4% | 8.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 10.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25% | 25.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 48.8% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 0.5% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 88% | 76.6% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 79.7% | 76.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 75.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 1.8% | -5.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 10.3% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Street was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.9% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Street has the lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2025-01-31 | £131,851 |
| 111 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-04-17 | £87,928 |
| 119 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-10-29 | £103,971 |
| 119 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2014-07-11 | £117,666 |
| 107 Wellington Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-11-25 | £92,668 |
PR1 8TS 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 8TS 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 | 89 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,926 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 | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School Fitzroy Street , PR1 8PD | - not rated | 883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,961 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,223 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 | 2,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,871 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 | 638 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 887 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ | - not rated | 1,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Cabin | 48 Water Lane | 109 yd | |
| Il Gusto D'Italia | 4-8 Watery Lane | 195 yd | |
| Maharani Restaurant | 28-30 Watery Lane | 195 yd | |
| Tang Restaurant | 241-243 Fylde Road | 214 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | BAE Systems Limited, Channel Way | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 107 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 195 yd | |
| The Wellington | 124 Tulketh Road | 617 yd | |
| Ships & Giggles | 3 Fylde Road | 789 yd | |
| The Ferret | 55 Fylde Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 35-36 Water Lane | 107 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 109 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 109 yd | |
| Cappadocia | 58 Water Lane | 109 yd | |
| Westwoods Sandwich Bar | 257 Fylde Road | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 353 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 355 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 884 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mariners Way | 884 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,006 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.