Gregson Lane is in Hoghton, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR5 0LE is located in the Samlesbury & Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR5 0LL, PR5 0LJ, PR5 4EB, PR5 4EG, PR5 0LH, PR5 4FE, PR5 4EE, PR5 0LG, PR5 4ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR5 0LE 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 | 54.7% | 51.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.5% | 3.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 36.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 44.3% | 8.6% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 13.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 41.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 35.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 20.8% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 27.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 95% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.2% | 95% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gregson Lane was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Coupe Green & Gregson Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gregson Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Coupe Green & Gregson Lane and the 135th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Gregson Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2026-03-19 | £370,000 |
| 13 Gregson Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2025-07-25 | £233,172 |
| 69 Gregson Lane, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-27 | £173,102 |
| 2 Gregson Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-03-25 | £640,314 |
| 83 Gregson Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-19 | £194,835 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0LE has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
1 of 18 properties (5.56%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0LE has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 18 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
PR5 0LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School Rosewood Avenue , Higher Walton PR5 4FE | 2out of 4 | 193 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Larch Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GX | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coupe Green Primary School Coupe Green , Hoghton PR5 0JR | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle Bournes Row , Gregson Lane PR5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Bournes Row , Gregson Lane PR5 0DR | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 4,258 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Tree School - A Scope School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raees Buffet and Catering | 350 Higher Walton Road, Higher Walton | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn | Blackburn Road, Higher Walton | 426 yd | |
| Bar 47 | 47 Cann Bridge Street, Higher Walton | 673 yd | |
| Leyland Lion | 60 Hough Lane, Leyland | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Walton Takeaway | 32 Church Terrace, Blackburn Road | 431 yd | |
| Laurel's Catering | 46 Cann Bridge Street, Higher Walton | 679 yd | |
| Fair View | 44 Cann Bridge Street, Higher Walton | 689 yd | |
| Lalveena | 43 Cann Bridge Street, Higher Walton | 694 yd | |
| Masala | 43 Cann Bridge Street, Higher Walton | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Walton C Of E Primary School ROSEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Higher Walton Playing Field Higher Walton Road | grass pitches | 984 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.