Lytham Road is in Freckleton, Preston and in Fylde district. PR4 1AB is located in the Freckleton Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lytham Road, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 1DR, PR4 1PR, PR4 1YT, PR4 1DS, PR4 1XH, PR4 1RY, PR4 1YD, PR4 1SS, PR4 1XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 1AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 22.8% | 23.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 57.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 41% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 39.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.7% | 16.1% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 19.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 30% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.5% | 94% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 94% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lytham Road was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.2% higher than the Freckleton Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lytham Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Freckleton Village and the 37th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Lytham Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2024-05-02 | £163,524 |
| 107 Lytham Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-03-22 | £303,880 |
| 51 Lytham Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2024-02-06 | £153,880 |
| 105 Lytham Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2024-01-31 | £367,588 |
| 71A Lytham Road, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,750 | 2023-09-01 | £82,544 |
PR4 1AB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR4 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freckleton Church of England Primary School School Lane , Freckleton PR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freckleton Strike Lane Primary School Strike Lane , Freckleton PR4 1HR | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton Lytham Road , Warton PR4 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy Lytham Road , Warton PR4 1AH | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT | 4out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill High School Royal Avenue , Kirkham PR4 2ST | 2out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham Pear Tree School 29 Station Road , Kirkham PR4 2HA | 4out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road , Kirkham PR4 2BH | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield House School Station Road , Salwick PR4 0YH | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzos Restaurant | Lorenzos Restaurant, 1a Preston New Road | 745 yd | |
| Subway | 47 Lytham Road | 902 yd | |
| The Raj | 113 Lytham Road | 1,022 yd | |
| TLK The Lightning Kitchen | Mill House | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap n drum | Unit 5, 68-74 Lytham Road | 196 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, Lytham Road | 244 yd | |
| The Clifton at Warton | 135 Lytham Road | 385 yd | |
| Coach and Horses | Coach & Horses Hotel, Preston Old Road | 700 yd | |
| Freckleton Sports and Social Club | Freckleton Sports & Social Clu, Preston Old Road | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Hut also trading as Chilly Hut | Unit 4, 68-74 Lytham Road | 196 yd | |
| Tasty Spot | 68-74 Lytham Road | 244 yd | |
| Annas Sandwich Shop | 23 Lytham Road | 323 yd | |
| Rainbow House Chinese Takeaway | 23 Naze Lane | 477 yd | |
| American Hut | 10 Kirkham Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 64 Lytham Road | 244 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Lytham Road | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Lane Playing Fields Bush Lane | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Freckleton C Of E Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Strike Lane Primary School STRIKE LANE | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Bactive Fitness Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,070 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 | 95.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.8% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.