Gaskell Road is in Penwortham, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR1 9RJ 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 Gaskell Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR1 9RE, PR1 9RH, PR1 9QH, PR1 9RD, PR1 9RL, PR1 9QU, PR1 9XS, PR1 9RN, PR1 8ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR1 9RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 52.7% | 55.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 48.7% | 38.7% | -10.0% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 41.2% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.8% | 44.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 36.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -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 | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 10.3% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 23.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 41% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 94.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95% | 94.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gaskell Road was 110.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% higher than the Charnock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gaskell Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Charnock and the 100th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-24 | £170,472 |
| 26 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-09-27 | £140,368 |
| 9 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-09-04 | £122,273 |
| 7 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-11-30 | £136,124 |
| 30 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-10 | £162,424 |
PR1 9RJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Hill Road South , Penwortham PR1 9YE | 3out of 4 | 733 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 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfold Primary School Martinfield Road , Penwortham PR1 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | - | 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 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 2,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,511 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 | 1,451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 133 yd | |
| Gujerat Temple | Gujurat Hindu Society Temple, South Meadow Lane | 711 yd | |
| Preston Sports Club | South Meadow Lane | 713 yd | |
| Fabio | 52 Fishergate Hill | 849 yd | |
| Hurst Grange Cafe | Visitors Centre, Hurst Grange Park | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 49 - 51 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 108 yd | |
| Barrel & Bean Co Ltd | 110 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 263 yd | |
| BAC/EE Social Club | Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane | 488 yd | |
| The Continental | Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane | 488 yd | |
| Penwortham Sports Club | Penwortham Sports and Social Club, Leyland Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon | 92 Leyland Road, Penwortham | 276 yd | |
| Fortune House | 57 Fishergate Hill | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Liverpool Road, Penwortham | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 343 yd |
| Penwortham Cricket Club LEYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Preston Sports Club SOUTH MEADOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Middleforth C Of E School Hill Road South | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Factory Lane Playing Fields SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION FACTORY LANE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Hurst Grange Park Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Penwortham Girls High School COP LANE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.