Kingsley Road is in Cottam, Preston and in Preston district. PR4 0LT is located in the Preston Rural North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsley Road, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 0JF, PR4 0JE, PR4 0LB, PR4 0AB, PR4 0LX, PR4 0BG, PR4 0BW, PR4 0PQ, PR4 0PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 0LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR4 0LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 29.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 58.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92%) 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 | 67.3% | 64.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 27.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 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 0LT this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 57.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 90.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley Road was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsley Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 201st lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Kingsley Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2026-02-06 | £367,283 |
| 45 Kingsley Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-05-06 | £460,279 |
| 1 Kingsley Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-12-17 | £391,929 |
| 32 Kingsley Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-11-29 | £428,654 |
| 43 Kingsley Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £405,250 | 2024-01-09 | £440,455 |
PR4 0LT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR4 0LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 161 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottam Primary School Haydocks Lane , Cottam PR4 0NY | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Community Sports College Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TX | - not rated | 1,511 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 | 2,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,855 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Focus Education Cottam Business Centre , Cottam Lane PR2 1AF | - not rated | 2,507 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 | 2,762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxy House Pantry and Restaurant | Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane | 336 yd | |
| The Kinder Hub at Cottam | Merrytrees Lane | 432 yd | |
| Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre | Tanterton Village Centre, Kidsgrove | 642 yd | |
| West Preston Methodist Church | Cottam Hall Community Centre, Haydocks Lane | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Oak | The Ancient Oak, Merrytrees Lane | 431 yd | |
| The Guild Merchant | 440 Tag Lane | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Tanterton Hall Road | 457 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Merrytrees Lane | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanterton Playing Fields BOWLINGFIELD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Cottam Primary School HAYDOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Ingol Methodist Church Hall TAG LANE | 1,044 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 | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.