Dale Avenue, Longton, Preston, PR4 5YJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 5YJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	51.9%	2.2%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	50.3%	48.1%	-2.2%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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 5YJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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	21.7%	20.2%	-1.5%	37.9%	-17.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59.3%	56.9%	-2.4%	44.2%	12.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.3%	10.7%	2.4%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	9.1%	11.9%	2.8%	6.1%	5.8%

Health

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	51.4%	49.1%	-2.3%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	34.6%	33.7%	-0.9%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	12.3%	15.1%	2.8%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.4%	18.3%	4.9%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	7.9%	-0.8%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	15.5%	-2.7%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	7.5%	0.0%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	11.9%	-1.1%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	37.2%	36.9%	-0.3%	33.8%	3.1%
Other	2%	2%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.3%	99.3%	1.0%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	98.6%	95.1%	-3.5%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.7%	3.2%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.7%	-2.2%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	1.4%	-1.7%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19%	37.2%	-18.2%
Christian	73.6%	46.2%	27.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Dale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Avenue was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dale Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hoole and the 100th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR4 5YJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dale Avenue are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Ribble.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dale Avenue, Longton, Preston, PR4 5YJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR4 5YJ

Average Price
£311,572

Semi-Detached
£300,961

Terraced
£337,671

Detached
£455,240

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dale Avenue

Average Price
£309,761

Semi-Detached
£297,963

Terraced
£289,355

Detached
£463,876

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Dale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2025-02-20	£441,060
23 Dale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£244,000	2024-08-23	£261,176
25 Dale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-03-11	£380,300
23 Dale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£211,000	2021-04-15	£271,076
25 Dale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-01-28	£337,544

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR4 5YJ

Employment

PR4 5YJ 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 5YJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	82
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	19
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Education	20
Manufacturing	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longton Primary School School lane , Longton PR4 5YA	- not rated	931 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longton County Junior School School Lane , Longton PR4 5YA	- not rated	1,042 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longton County Infant School School Lane , Longton PR4 5YA	- not rated	1,042 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Chapel Lane , Longton PR4 5EB	3out of 4	1,406 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Hoole Primary School Dob Lane , Walmer Bridge PR4 5QL	3out of 4	1,811 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,605 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN	4out of 4	4,479 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE	- not rated	5,076 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE	3out of 4	5,076 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tarleton High School, A Community Technology College Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ	- not rated	5,254 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ	- not rated	3,763 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsfold Christian School Moss Lane , Hesketh Bank PR4 6AA	- not rated	4,589 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pioneer TEC Phoenix Park , Wallend Road PR2 2HW	- not rated	4,681 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trax Academy Clifton Drive North , FY8 2PP	- not rated	4,760 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aurora Brooklands School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB	- not rated	5,174 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lemon Tree	136 Liverpool Road, Longton		586 yd
Orchid Cafe and Bar	139 Liverpool Road, Longton		602 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Ball	150 Liverpool Road, Longton	441 yd
Red Lion	138 Liverpool Road, Longton	556 yd
Wilkins & Pye	143 Liverpool Road, Longton	565 yd
Longton VM Sport \& Social Club	Longton Victory Memorial Sports and, School Lane	779 yd
Black Bull	119 Liverpool Road, Longton	793 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Big Fish	153B Liverpool Road, Longton		533 yd
Spice Up	153A Liverpool Road, Longton		538 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Booths Supermarkets	Liverpool Road, Longton		620 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longton Playing Field Liverpool Road	grass pitches	837 yd
Longton Primary School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	931 yd
Longton Victory Memorial Recreation Ground School Lane	grass pitches	1,004 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	31.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	62.29 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	62.29 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	11.79 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.