Marl Croft is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 9EY is located in the Middleforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marl Croft, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 9EU, PR1 9DY, PR1 9EX, PR1 9EA, PR1 9ET, PR1 9EH, PR1 9DU, PR1 9DX, PR1 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 9EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 56.5% | 52.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 43.5% | 47.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 41.8% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 34.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 40.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 34.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 26.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 19% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 92.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 96.4% | 91.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marl Croft was 326.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 293.6% higher than the Charnock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marl Croft has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Charnock and the 13th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 193.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marl Croft, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-06 | £133,599 |
| 26 Marl Croft, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-05-31 | £126,040 |
| 26 Marl Croft, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-03-16 | £127,459 |
| 5 Marl Croft, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £20,650 | 2002-01-21 | £66,879 |
PR1 9EY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfold Primary School Martinfield Road , Penwortham PR1 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Pope Lane , Penwortham PR1 9DE | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,965 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 | 3,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layzee Dayzee Lunch Club | Kingsfold Community Centre, Kingsfold Drive | 174 yd | |
| Puccini | 244A Cop Lane, Penwortham | 428 yd | |
| The Brown Hare | Millbrook Way, Penwortham | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | 83 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 345 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn | 155 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkes Butty Bar | 10 Hawksbury Drive, Penwortham | 291 yd | |
| Godwins | 85 - 89 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Supermarkets | E H Booth and Co, Millbrook Way | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsfold Primary School MARTINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Kingsfold Playing Field Kingsfold Drive | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Broad Oak Primary School POPE LANE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Cop Lane C Of E Primary School COP LANE | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.