Lacy Avenue is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 9NX is located in the Middleforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lacy Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 9NY, PR1 9ES, PR1 9EP, PR1 9EQ, PR1 9NU, PR1 9ER, PR1 9NT, PR1 9HL, PR1 9UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 9NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 54% | 54.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 46% | 45.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 9NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 36.9% | 46.8% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 38.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 44.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 36.9% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 18.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94% | 86.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 95.6% | 89.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lacy Avenue was 152.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% higher than the Charnock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lacy Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Charnock and the 49th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Lacy Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £182,962 | 2025-10-31 | £184,474 |
| 18 Lacy Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-09-19 | £204,923 |
| 26 Lacy Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-02-27 | £195,298 |
| 31 Lacy Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-08 | £166,196 |
| 10 Lacy Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-12-10 | £231,745 |
PR1 9NX 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,948 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 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Pope Lane , Penwortham PR1 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 1,942 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 1out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applebee Wood Community Specialist School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA | - not rated | 2,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layzee Dayzee Lunch Club | Kingsfold Community Centre, Kingsfold Drive | 474 yd | |
| Puccini | 244A Cop Lane, Penwortham | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Inn | 155 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 647 yd | |
| Black Bull | 83 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 699 yd | |
| Penwortham Sports Club | Penwortham Sports and Social Club, Leyland Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkes Butty Bar | 10 Hawksbury Drive, Penwortham | 610 yd | |
| Godwins | 85 - 89 Pope Lane, Penwortham | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsfold Primary School MARTINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Kingsfold Playing Field Kingsfold Drive | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Penwortham Cricket Club LEYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Broad Oak Primary School POPE LANE | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Factory Lane Playing Fields SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION FACTORY LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 43.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.2% |
| 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 | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.