Area Information for Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX

Elizabeth Street in Preston is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Plungington ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Preston. This page combines information for the address Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PR1 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for PR1 2RX.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Preston
Ward Plungington
Constituency Preston * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of one property sale in Elizabeth Street, PR1 2RX since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (St Georges), and the Lancashire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 334 crimes were reported within half a mile of PR1 2RX.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for Superfast broadband at one or more premises. That should allow for speeds of over 30Mbps. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX 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.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX:

Atkinson Close, Preston, PR1 2RZ
Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QT
Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA
Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 2PY
Walker Street, Preston, PR1 2RR
Crown Street, Preston, PR1 2RU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about PR1 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

House Prices

We have found one property sale in Elizabeth Street since the beginning of 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 Elizabeth Street, Preston consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 14
Semi-Detached 43
Terraced 69
Flat (Purpose-Built) 153
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 289
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Elizabeth Street, Preston contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 73% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 20
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 34
Rented: Other Social 178
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 46
Rent Free 1
Total 289

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 163
Two People 68
Three People 36
Four People 17
Five People 7
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 292

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Elizabeth Street, Preston consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 163
Family Household 105
Other Household 23
Total 291

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 77
Deprived In One Dimension 92
Deprived In Two Dimensions 81
Deprived In Three Dimensions 39
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 291

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 282
Female 296
Total 578

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 29
5-9 21
10-14 24
15-19 37
20-24 87
25-29 65
30-34 50
35-39 32
40-44 30
45-49 30
50-54 48
55-59 32
60-64 32
65-69 17
70-74 15
75-79 16
80-84 9
85+ 5
Total 579

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of PR1 2RX there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 56% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 324
Married 85
Separated 13
Divorced 55
Widowed 23
Total 500

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.

However, this area of the Plungington ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (69%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 205
Good 193
Fair 111
Bad 55
Very Bad 15
Total 579

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Elizabeth Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 32% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 99
Apprenticeship 25
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 105
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 63
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 40
No GCSEs or Equivalent 158
Other 10
Total 500

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% white.

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 432
Mixed Ethnicity 23
Indian 35
Pakistani 19
Chinese 7
Other Asian 27
Black African 16
Black Caribbean 6
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 7
Other 3
Total 579

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 437
European Union 57
Africa 25
Middle East and Asia 57
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 580

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 437
10+ Years 58
5-10 Years 26
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 40
Total 578

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 PR1 2RX.

Passport(s) Held
None 139
United Kingdom 342
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 59
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 9
Middle East or Asia 25
North America or Caribbean 2
British Overseas Territories 0

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 195
Christian 249
Buddhist 0
Hindu 20
Jewish 0
Muslim 61
Sikh 5
Other Religion 12
Not Stated 36
Total 578

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Plungington ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 24% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 102
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 53
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 118
Retired 55
Looking After Home or Family 28
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 82
Other 33
Total 500

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 10
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 29
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 27
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 55
Total 204

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 14
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 33
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 65
Semi-Routine Occupation 107
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 81
Full-time Student 114
Total 498

Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX is within the St Georges policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 334 crimes were reported within half a mile of PR1 2RX.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 334 crimes committed near Elizabeth Street
Neighbourhood Team Address St Georges
Force Website: http://lancashire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to PR1 2RX. 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 PR1 2RX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX. The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Preston (Lancs) 0.5 miles
Lostock Hall 2.8 miles
Bamber Bridge 3 miles
Leyland 4.5 miles
Salwick 5 miles
Buckshaw Parkway 6.4 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane 6.5 miles
Pleasington 6.8 miles
Croston 7.3 miles
Kirkham & Wesham 7.5 miles
Cherry Tree 7.8 miles
Chorley 8.3 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs) 8.4 miles
Blackburn 9.2 miles
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire 9.2 miles
Rufford 9.9 miles
Moss Side 9.9 miles
Darwen 11 miles
Langho 11 miles
Lytham 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX. The nearest is St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, approximately 370 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX. The nearest is Abrar Academy, approximately 850 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX. The nearest is UCLAN Medical Centre, approximately 530 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 Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX. The nearest is Synergy Dental Clinic, approximately 350 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 Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX. The nearest is Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Elizabeth Street, Preston, PR1 2RX. The nearest is Broadhurst Optometrists, approximately 360 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.


 

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Broadband in PR1 2RX

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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