Tollgate is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 9RF 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 Tollgate, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 9RR, PR1 9RU, PR1 9QT, PR1 9QX, PR1 9QY, PR1 9RA, PR1 9QR, PR1 9QQ, PR1 9QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR1 9RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.6% | 32.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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% | 45.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.7% | 14.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 30.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| White | 98% | 96.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 98% | 94.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollgate was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Charnock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tollgate has the 9th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Charnock and the 120th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tollgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2008-06-20 | £191,014 |
| 4 Tollgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-02-06 | £206,274 |
| 5 Tollgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2003-05-15 | £162,984 |
| 4 Tollgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2002-04-26 | £222,043 |
| 2 Tollgate, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,900 | 1999-09-07 | £255,035 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Buller Avenue , Penwortham PR1 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 255 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 | 706 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfold Primary School Martinfield Road , Penwortham PR1 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE | 4out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 1,357 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,457 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 | 1,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe | 1 - 3 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 563 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Avenham Park Pavillion, Avenham Park, Ribblesdale Place | 916 yd | |
| Gujerat Temple | Gujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane | 965 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel & Bean Co Ltd | 110 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 312 yd | |
| Penwortham Sports Club | Penwortham Sports and Social Club, Leyland Road | 368 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 49 - 51 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 423 yd | |
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 571 yd | |
| The Continental | Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon | 92 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 342 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Cricket Club LEYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Bac/Ee Preston Sports And Social Club BAE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION BAE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Factory Lane Playing Fields SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION FACTORY LANE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Vernon Carus Sports Club FACTORY LANE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 756 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.