Sidgreaves Lane is in Lea Town, Preston and in Preston district. PR4 0FQ is located in the Ingol & Cottam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sidgreaves Lane, Lea Town, Preston, PR4 0FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR4 0FQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 59% | 9.4% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 41% | -9.4% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
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 PR4 0FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 30.6% | 71.7% | 41.1% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 15.8% | -37.6% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 59.9% | 61.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 28.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around PR4 0FQ this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 29.4% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 37.3% | -3.0% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.4% | 79.1% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 92.6% | 93.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 93.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidgreaves Lane was 252.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sidgreaves Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 63rd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew House Sidgreaves Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-09-11 | £162,126 |
| Fir House Sidgreaves Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £1,099,652 | 2017-12-22 | £1,290,896 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Sidgreaves Lane, Lea Town, Preston, PR4 0FQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Sidgreaves Lane, Lea Town, Preston, PR4 0FQ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
PR4 0FQ 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 63 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Education | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School Lea Road , PR4 0RA | - not rated | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottam Primary School Haydocks Lane , Cottam PR4 0NY | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town Darkinson Lane , Lea Town PR4 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Darkinson Lane , Lea Town PR4 0RJ | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Primary School Ainsdale Drive , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1TU | 3out of 4 | 2,150 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 | 2,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tulketh Community Sports College Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TX | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Academy for Personalised Learning 265 Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TY | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School for the Deaf Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Keyes Barn School Station Rd , Salwick PR4 0YH | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakfield House School Station Road , Salwick PR4 0YH | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sitting Goose Inn | Lea Lane | 601 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.