Lambert Road is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6YQ is located in the Brookfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lambert Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6YU, PR2 6YY, PR2 6AE, PR2 6YX, PR2 6YH, PR2 6AJ, PR2 6YD, PR2 6YN, PR2 6YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 6YQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.6% | 33.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 49.7% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 49.4% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 30.6% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 13.7% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 33.1% | 23.3% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 29.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.5% | 11% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 14.4% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 83.6% | 64.9% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 88.4% | 85.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 85.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.2% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lambert Road was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lambert Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 219th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lambert Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-14 | £239,810 |
| 26 Lambert Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-06-28 | £286,123 |
| 6 Lambert Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-05-19 | £292,337 |
| 32 Lambert Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-12-14 | £292,575 |
| 27A Lambert Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2022-10-24 | £300,379 |
PR2 6YQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Farringdon Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6LX | 2out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | 2out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,847 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 | 2,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandos | Unit Fc2d - Nandos, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 685 yd | |
| KFC | Unit Fc1 - Kfc, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 685 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 685 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 685 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit Fc4, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 556 yd | |
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 571 yd | |
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 916 yd | |
| The Gamull | 80-86 Longridge Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky | 4 Floyd Road | 491 yd | |
| Spice King | 103 Ronaldsway | 543 yd | |
| Parmigiano | 105 Ronaldsway | 543 yd | |
| Kim Yin | 1 Langcliffe Road | 654 yd | |
| Winkclemans | 25 Langcliffe Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 533 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue | 556 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 596 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 678 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School RIBBLETON HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.