The Court is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 9AQ 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 The Court, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 9AP, PR1 9AN, PR1 9AL, PR1 9AE, PR1 0US, PR1 9AJ, PR1 9YP, PR1 9AD, PR1 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR1 9AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.6% | 49.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 27.2% | 22.4% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 57.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 10.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 53.5% | 43.3% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 38.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 48.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 91.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 95.6% | 92.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Court was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the Broad Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Court has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Broad Oak and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2025-02-13 | £146,853 |
| 2 The Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2017-01-05 | £126,870 |
| 5 The Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-05-31 | £134,633 |
| 8 The Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2014-12-19 | £135,921 |
| 1 The Court, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-11-16 | £130,523 |
PR1 9AQ 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 retired residents living in PR1 9AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,907 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 | 80 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Oaklands Drive , Penwortham PR1 0RH | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Pope Lane , Penwortham PR1 9DE | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Stanley Grove , Penwortham PR1 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,136 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 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School Liverpool Road , Hutton PR4 5SN | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,976 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 | 3,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 1,795 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 | 2,151 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 2,539 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 | 467 yd | |
| Puccini | 244A Cop Lane, Penwortham | 688 yd | |
| Lancashire Catering (Penwortham Girls High School) | Penwortham Girls High School, Cop Lane | 691 yd | |
| The Brown Hare | Millbrook Way, Penwortham | 860 yd | |
| The Venue | Penwortham Arts Centre, The Venue | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | 83 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 758 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 39 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 962 yd | |
| Tap and Vine | 69 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 978 yd | |
| Fairham's | 14 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 983 yd | |
| No 16 On The Hill | 16 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwins | 85 - 89 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 729 yd | |
| Clarkes Butty Bar | 10 Hawksbury Drive, Penwortham | 824 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 73 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 982 yd | |
| The Lalbagh | 18A Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 998 yd | |
| Little India Cuisine | 32 Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Supermarkets | E H Booth and Co, Millbrook Way | 860 yd | |
| Tesco | Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane C Of E Primary School COP LANE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Hurst Grange Park Hill Road | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Penwortham Girls High School COP LANE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Broad Oak Primary School POPE LANE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Whitefield Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 966 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.