Gill Lane is in Walmer Bridge, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR4 5QN is located in the Hoole electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gill Lane, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 5QQ, PR4 5HF, PR4 5GL, PR4 5QR, PR4 5QL, PR4 5RD, PR4 5QP, PR4 5QS, PR4 5GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR4 5QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 45.7% | 48.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 54.3% | 51.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 28.1% | 31% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.7% | 12.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 34.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.7% | 96.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gill Lane was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gill Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hoole and the 70th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumbern Gill Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-05-17 | £449,445 |
| 23 Gill Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,500 | 2019-04-29 | £459,453 |
| Sandown Gill Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-08-25 | £432,571 |
| Sandown Gill Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2014-12-19 | £296,700 |
| Longcroft Gill Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2014-07-25 | £340,917 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hoole Primary School Dob Lane , Walmer Bridge PR4 5QL | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton Primary School School lane , Longton PR4 5YA | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Chapel Lane , Longton PR4 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Liverpool Old Road , Much Hoole PR4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School Hugh Barn Lane , New Longton PR4 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School Liverpool Road , Hutton PR4 5SN | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB | - not rated | 3,913 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ | - not rated | 4,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Teapot | 63 Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge | 114 yd | |
| Walmer Bridge Supper Bar | 69 Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge | 120 yd | |
| Lang's Restaurant | 9 Bridge Court, Little Hoole | 810 yd | |
| Tootsies Ice Cream and Coffee Shop | Unit 10, Liverpool Road | 810 yd | |
| The Hales | Ground Floor, Unit 6 | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmer Bridge Inn | Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge | 113 yd | |
| Longton Arms | 2 Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmer Bridge Spice | 65 Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge | 109 yd | |
| Rios Chicken Hut Ltd | Unit 1, Bridge Court | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walmer Bridge Village Hall GILL LANE | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Dob Lane Playing Field Dob Lane | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Little Hoole Primary School DOB LANE | grass pitches | 273 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.