School Lane is in Inskip, Preston and in Wyre district. PR4 0TS is located in the Great Eccleston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Inskip, Preston, PR4 0TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 0TR, PR4 0UL, PR4 0UR, PR4 0UT, PR4 0UE, PR4 0US, PR4 0UJ, PR4 0UD, PR4 0UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR4 0TS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 0TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 24.8% | 30.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 57.7% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 51.5% | 58.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 0TS this area, 9.7% 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 | 17.1% | 9.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 20.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 39.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% lower than the Great Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Great Eccleston and the 178th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 School Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-30 | £295,035 |
| 7 School Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2023-07-19 | £250,320 |
| 47 School Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-01-06 | £127,875 |
| 8 School Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-07-19 | £228,024 |
| Briar Orchard School Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-04-09 | £624,971 |
PR4 0TS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 0TS 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 | 147 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School Preston Road , Inskip PR4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's-on-Wyre Church of England Primary School Hall Lane , St Michael's-on-Wyre PR3 0UA | 4out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catforth Primary School School Lane , Catforth PR4 0HL | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston St Mary's Road , Great Eccleston PR3 0ZJ | 3out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treales Church of England Primary School Church Road , Treales PR4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myerscough College St Michael's Road , Bilsborrow PR3 0RY | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inskip St Peter'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided School PRESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 649 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.