Marilyn Avenue is in Lostock Hall, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR5 5BL 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 Marilyn Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR5 5AG, PR5 5BH, PR5 5BJ, PR5 5BN, PR5 5BP, PR5 5AD, PR5 5BT, PR5 5XN, PR5 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR5 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 30% | 37.2% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 48.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 50.1% | 52.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 28.5% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.6% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 25.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 99.4% 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% | 99.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 99.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marilyn Avenue was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Lostock Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marilyn Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lostock Hall and the 152nd highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Marilyn Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2025-06-09 | £262,535 |
| 2 Marilyn Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-06 | £190,946 |
| 1 Marilyn Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2021-06-17 | £270,974 |
| 6 Marilyn Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-06-29 | £212,427 |
| 7 Marilyn Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2014-02-21 | £211,985 |
PR5 5BL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,858 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 | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall Lourdes Avenue , Lostock Hall PR5 5TB | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Croston Road , Farington Moss PR26 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School Brownedge Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,682 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 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 462 yd | |
| Taste | Sweat Dreams Cafe, 4 Hope Terrace | 494 yd | |
| Sangam Balti House | First Floor, 14 - 15 Hope Terrace | 510 yd | |
| KFC | 458 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall | 560 yd | |
| The Mill Cafe | St Catherines Hospice, Lostock Lane | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 34 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 303 yd | |
| The Victoria | 54 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 313 yd | |
| Lostock Hall Conservative Club | Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 423 yd | |
| Lostock Ale House | 7 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall | 496 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | 43 Croston Road, Lostock Hall | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City Chinese Take Away | 107 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 206 yd | |
| Victoria Chip Shop | 1 Victoria Street, Lostock Hall | 396 yd | |
| Fry Inn | 18 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall | 401 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 41 Linden Drive, Lostock Hall | 474 yd | |
| The Radohny | 2 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 148 - 152 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall | 199 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School LINDEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Lostock Hall Sports Centre TODD LANE NORTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Our Lady & St Gerards Roman Catholic Primary School LOURDES AVENUE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Croston Manor Open Space (Closed) Wellfield Road | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Muscle Alley Gym & Fitness Centre WARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Todd Lane South Open Space (Closed) Todd Lane South | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Tardy Gate Playing Field Hern Avenue | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| St Cuthberts Playing Field Mercer Road | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Lostock St Gerards Football Club WATERINGPOOL LANE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Moor Hey School FAR CROFT | grass pitches | 918 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 | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.