Area Information for Preston, PR4 5PP

This postcode in Preston is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Longton & Hutton West ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of South Ribble. This page combines information for the address Preston, PR4 5PP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PR4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1996. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority South Ribble
Ward Longton & Hutton West
Constituency South Ribble * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Preston, PR4 5PP - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Longton & Hutton West), and the Lancashire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Preston, PR4 5PP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Preston consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 42
Semi-Detached 81
Terraced 17
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 140
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 65
Owned with Mortgage 56
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 20
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 142

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 38
Two People 54
Three People 30
Four People 15
Five People 3
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 142

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Preston consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 37
Family Household 94
Other Household 6
Total 137

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 83
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 141

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in South Ribble constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 155
Female 176
Total 331

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 16
5-9 17
10-14 19
15-19 7
20-24 21
25-29 19
30-34 15
35-39 12
40-44 15
45-49 22
50-54 33
55-59 28
60-64 26
65-69 18
70-74 24
75-79 14
80-84 11
85+ 16
Total 333

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode PR4 5PP does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 79
Married 138
Separated 3
Divorced 33
Widowed 25
Total 278

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 165
Good 100
Fair 48
Bad 10
Very Bad 7
Total 330

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 101
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 49
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 42
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
No GCSEs or Equivalent 37
Other 9
Total 282

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Preston) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 328
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 1
Black Caribbean 1
Total 331

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 323
European Union 3
Africa 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 330

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 323
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 331

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to PR4 5PP.

Passport(s) Held
None 41
United Kingdom 290

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 88
Christian 231
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 11
Total 331

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Longton & Hutton West ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 30% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 96
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 43
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 4
Retired 82
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 7
Total 277

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 22
Professional Occupations 50
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 22
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 163

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 45
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 65
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 42
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 35
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 26
Full-time Student 4
Total 276

Preston, PR4 5PP is within the Longton & Hutton West policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near PR4 5PP
Neighbourhood Team Address Longton & Hutton West
Force Website: https://www.lancashire.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to PR4 5PP. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PR4 5PP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Preston, PR4 5PP. The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), approximately 3.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Preston (Lancs) 3.7 miles
Lostock Hall 3.9 miles
Salwick 4.1 miles
Croston 4.1 miles
Leyland 4.3 miles
Bamber Bridge 5 miles
Kirkham & Wesham 5.8 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane 5.9 miles
Buckshaw Parkway 6.1 miles
Rufford 6.4 miles
Moss Side 7.1 miles
Lytham 7.5 miles
Chorley 8.2 miles
Ansdell & Fairhaven 8.7 miles
New Lane 8.7 miles
Burscough Bridge 8.8 miles
Bescar Lane 9 miles
Hoscar 9 miles
Burscough Junction 9.2 miles
Parbold 9.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Preston, PR4 5PP. The nearest is Longton Primary School, approximately 330 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Preston, PR4 5PP. The nearest is Hutton Church of England Grammar School, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Hutton Church of England Grammar School 0.8 miles May 2017
    
All Hallows Catholic High School 1.9 miles February 2023
    
Penwortham Priory Academy 2.3 miles March 2020
    
Penwortham Girls' High School 2.7 miles May 2024
    
Ashton Community Science College 3.3 miles April 2018
    
Tarleton Academy 3.5 miles January 2018
    
Academy@Worden 3.7 miles September 2012
    
Wellfield Academy 4 miles November 2021
    
Lostock Hall Academy 4.1 miles January 2018
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 4.1 miles June 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Preston, PR4 5PP. The nearest is Longton Health Centre, approximately 170 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Preston, PR4 5PP. The nearest is Longton Dental Practice, approximately 290 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Preston, PR4 5PP. The nearest is Optegra Eye Hospital Preston, approximately 4.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Preston, PR4 5PP. The nearest is Longton Optical, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.