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 90.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% higher than the Charnock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gaskell Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Charnock and the 116th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2026-02-23 | £198,943 |
| 21 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-24 | £176,594 |
| 26 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-09-27 | £147,288 |
| 9 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-09-04 | £126,722 |
| 7 Gaskell Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-11-30 | £141,609 |
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 | 1,763 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 | 2out of 4 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE School South Meadow Lane , PR1 8JN | 3out of 4 | 601 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 | 719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School Fitzroy Street , PR1 8PD | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,238 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 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 1out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community 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 | 2,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Education Medical Service Room B27 , County Hall PR1 8RJ | - not rated | 894 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,923 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 | 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.