Ryelands Crescent is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 1PY is located in the Lea & Larches electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryelands Crescent, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 1QA, PR2 1PX, PR2 1PT, PR2 1PS, PR2 1QD, PR2 1BG, PR2 1PN, PR2 1QB, PR2 1BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 1PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 PR2 1PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 41.6% | 48.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 33.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 56.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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 | 32.1% | 20.6% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 19.2% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 28.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.8% | 93.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 89.2% | 88.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 88.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryelands Crescent was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryelands Crescent has the 49th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 187th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Ryelands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,250 | 2022-09-13 | £141,386 |
| 54 Ryelands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-10-29 | £137,068 |
| 26 Ryelands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2021-09-29 | £114,847 |
| 40 Ryelands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2021-07-02 | £136,962 |
| 52 Ryelands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-05-28 | £141,731 |
| Full-Time Employee | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Community Primary School Greavestown Lane , Lea PR2 1PD | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston Victoria Park Avenue , Lea PR2 1RP | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Primary School Ainsdale Drive , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1TU | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Primary School Crookings Lane , Penwortham PR1 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer TEC Wallend Road , PR2 2HW | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Dock Cafe | Chain Caul Road | 372 yd | |
| Ribble Steam Railway Buffet Car | Chain Caul Road | 372 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Office Canteen, Chain Caul Way | 429 yd | |
| British Raj | 784 Blackpool Road | 799 yd | |
| The Beach Hut Coffee Shop | Navigation Way | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady & St Bernard's Catholic Club | St Bernards Catholic Mens Club, Elswick Road | 482 yd | |
| The Pig and Whistle | 849 Blackpool Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Lea Club | 872 Blackpool Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour City | 16 Elswick Road | 482 yd | |
| Snax | 10 Elswick Road | 482 yd | |
| Johney Rockets | 817 Blackpool Road | 782 yd | |
| Evans Fish & Chips | 819 Blackpool Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers | Makro Multitrade Centre, Chain Caul Way | 212 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 762-768 Blackpool Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Community Primary School GREAVESTOWN LANE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Ashton Community Science College ALDWYCH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.