Linden Drive is in Lostock Hall, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR5 5AS is located in the Lostock Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linden Drive, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR5 5AU, PR5 5AT, PR5 5AR, PR5 5BA, PR5 5BS, PR5 5AX, PR5 5BB, PR5 5AQ, PR5 5AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR5 5AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 31.8% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 46.3% | -13.1% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 32.9% | 33.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 40% | 39.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 18.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 23.8% | 19.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 23.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 98% | 96% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.6% | 97.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 97.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linden Drive was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Lostock Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linden Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lostock Hall and the 140th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Linden Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2025-10-24 | £201,403 |
| 7 Linden Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-11-30 | £237,760 |
| 25 Linden Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-09-12 | £180,375 |
| 15 Linden Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2017-08-18 | £202,444 |
| 19 Linden Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2014-12-08 | £211,867 |
PR5 5AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 PR5 5AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | 3out of 4 | 57 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall County Infant School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | - not rated | 57 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall Lourdes Avenue , Lostock Hall PR5 5TB | - not rated | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Croston Road , Farington Moss PR26 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 258 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 | 258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood Community Specialist School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 742 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Food Fayre | Parochial Centre, Brownedge Road | 494 yd | |
| KFC | 458 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall | 621 yd | |
| Sangam Balti House | First Floor, 14 - 15 Hope Terrace | 624 yd | |
| Taste | Sweat Dreams Cafe, 4 Hope Terrace | 641 yd | |
| The Mill Cafe | St Catherines Hospice, Lostock Lane | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 34 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 396 yd | |
| Lostock Hall Conservative Club | Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 540 yd | |
| The Victoria | 54 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 570 yd | |
| Lostock Ale House | 7 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall | 634 yd | |
| Bamber Bridge Football Club | Brownedge Road, Bamber Bridge | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Plaice | 41 Linden Drive, Lostock Hall | 149 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Take Away | 107 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 226 yd | |
| Fry Inn | 18 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 579 yd | |
| Sunflower | 11 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 590 yd | |
| King's Castle | 466 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 148 - 152 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 290 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School LINDEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 57 yd |
| Lostock Hall Sports Centre TODD LANE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Our Lady & St Gerards Roman Catholic Primary School LOURDES AVENUE | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Lostock St Gerards Football Club WATERINGPOOL LANE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| St Cuthberts Playing Field Mercer Road | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Moor Hey School FAR CROFT | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Tardy Gate Playing Field Hern Avenue | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Croston Manor Open Space (Closed) Wellfield Road | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Bamber Bridge Fc THE Q E D STADIUM THE Q E D STADIUM BROWNEDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Todd Lane South Open Space (Closed) Todd Lane South | grass pitches | 971 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.