Cop Lane is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 9AE is located in the Broad Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 0US, PR1 9AN, PR1 9AL, PR1 9AP, PR1 0UX, PR1 0XD, PR1 9AQ, PR1 0BH, PR1 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 9AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 51.2% | 53.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR1 9AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.2% | 18% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 60.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 45.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 14% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 13.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 43.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 97.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 68.6% | 46.2% | 22.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cop Lane was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Broad Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cop Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Broad Oak and the 145th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Cop Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-11 | £384,588 |
| 149 Cop Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-06-10 | £108,268 |
| 153 Cop Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-01-07 | £86,484 |
| 165 Cop Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-12-13 | £246,136 |
| 151 Cop Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2019-10-18 | £126,600 |
PR1 9AE 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 retired residents living in PR1 9AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE | 4out of 4 | 105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Oaklands Drive , Penwortham PR1 0RH | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Pope Lane , Penwortham PR1 9DE | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Stanley Grove , Penwortham PR1 0JH | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School Liverpool Road , Hutton PR4 5SN | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 3,142 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 | 3,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 5,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Grange Cafe | Visitors Centre, Hurst Grange Park | 476 yd | |
| Lancashire Catering (Penwortham Girls High School) | Penwortham Girls High School, Cop Lane | 615 yd | |
| Whitefield Nursery | Whitefield Road Primary School, Whitefield Road | 785 yd | |
| Puccini | 244A Cop Lane, Penwortham | 798 yd | |
| The Brown Hare | Millbrook Way, Penwortham | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap and Vine | 69 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 876 yd | |
| Black Bull | 83 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 883 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 39 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 887 yd | |
| No 16 On The Hill | 16 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 929 yd | |
| Fairham's | 14 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwins | 85 - 89 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 849 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 73 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 878 yd | |
| Andreas Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 891 yd | |
| Relish | 36B Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 936 yd | |
| Marvel | 64 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Supermarkets | E H Booth and Co, Millbrook Way | 818 yd | |
| Tesco | Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 932 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Birch Avenue | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane C Of E Primary School COP LANE | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Hurst Grange Park Hill Road | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Penwortham Girls High School COP LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Whitefield Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Broad Oak Primary School POPE LANE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| All Hallows Catholic High School CRABTREE AVENUE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| St Teresas Catholic Primary School STANLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.