Junction Avenue is in Lostock Hall, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR5 5AZ is located in the Lostock Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Junction Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR5 5AW, PR5 5BW, PR5 5QZ, PR5 4NZ, PR5 4NW, PR5 4NP, PR5 5TY, PR5 5TX, PR5 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR5 5AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.9% | 50% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 PR5 5AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 30.2% | 31% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 53.9% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 56.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 12.5% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 20.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 36.9% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.5% 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% | 93.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Junction Avenue was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Lostock Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Junction Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lostock Hall and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Junction Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2020-11-12 | £439,579 |
| 8 Junction Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £291,950 | 2018-06-29 | £397,226 |
| 6 Junction Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £292,950 | 2017-06-16 | £405,112 |
| 2 Junction Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £199,750 | 2017-02-23 | £287,951 |
| 10 Junction Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £283,750 | 2017-01-06 | £397,902 |
PR5 5AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 169 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,932 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 | 654 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall County Infant School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | - not rated | 654 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 | 706 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 | 1,231 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 | 1,739 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 | 695 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 | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 1out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applebee Wood Community Specialist School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 582 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 2,605 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 | 821 yd | |
| KFC | 458 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall | 906 yd | |
| Sangam Balti House | First Floor, 14 - 15 Hope Terrace | 968 yd | |
| Taste | Sweat Dreams Cafe, 4 Hope Terrace | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 34 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 846 yd | |
| The Hunters | Hunters, Hennel Lane | 889 yd | |
| Lostock Hall Conservative Club | Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 926 yd | |
| Lostock Ale House | 7 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall | 1,000 yd | |
| The Victoria | 54 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Plaice | 41 Linden Drive, Lostock Hall | 498 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Take Away | 107 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 853 yd | |
| Marj & Retas Kitchen | Hunters, Hennel Lane | 889 yd | |
| Zhen Zhen | 464 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall | 919 yd | |
| King's Castle | 466 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Shop | 1 Millwood Road, Lostock Hall | 682 yd | |
| Spar Store | 148 - 152 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock St Gerards Football Club WATERINGPOOL LANE | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| St Cuthberts Playing Field Mercer Road | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Moor Hey School FAR CROFT | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School LINDEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Lostock Hall Sports Centre TODD LANE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Our Lady & St Gerards Roman Catholic Primary School LOURDES AVENUE | grass pitches | 710 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.