Area Information for Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL

Summary Back to Top

Water Lane in Ashton-on-Ribble is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the City Centre ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Preston. This page combines information for the address Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PR2 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 PR2 2NL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Preston
Ward City Centre
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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL 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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Housing (15 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 15 property sales in Water Lane 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 Back to Top

The area containing Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 0
Semi-Detached 3
Terraced 68
Flat (Purpose-Built) 10
Flat (Converted) 10
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 19
Residence in Commercial Building 7
Total 117
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 19
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 16
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 65
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 120

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 57
Two People 31
Three People 19
Four People 8
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 118

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 57
Family Household 43
Other Household 19
Total 119

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 58
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 121

People Back to Top

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 50% male.

Gender
Male 112
Female 107
Total 219

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 9
5-9 6
10-14 4
15-19 10
20-24 45
25-29 39
30-34 29
35-39 17
40-44 14
45-49 11
50-54 7
55-59 9
60-64 7
65-69 11
70-74 0
75-79 1
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 220

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of PR2 2NL there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 63% 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 140
Married 40
Separated 8
Divorced 11
Widowed 1
Total 200

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 94
Good 86
Fair 32
Bad 8
Very Bad 2
Total 222

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) 98
Apprenticeship 3
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 51
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 14
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 22
Other 1
Total 201

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 76% 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 170
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 15
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 1
Other Asian 7
Black African 10
Arab 2
Other 5
Total 222

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 169
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 26
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 222

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 169
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 13
Less Than 2 Years 23
Total 223

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 PR2 2NL.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 152
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 19
North America or Caribbean 1

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 104
Christian 77
Buddhist 1
Hindu 19
Jewish 0
Muslim 8
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 15
Total 224

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the City Centre ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 27% 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 89
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 18
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 8
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 54
Retired 10
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 3
Total 202

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 8
Professional Occupations 23
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 22
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 139

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 23
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 28
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 26
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 55
Total 203

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL is within the University (Preston) 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 Water Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address University (Preston)
Force Website: http://lancashire.police.uk

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Ashton-on-Ribble. 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 PR2 2NL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL. The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Preston (Lancs) 0.8 miles
Lostock Hall 3.1 miles
Bamber Bridge 3.6 miles
Salwick 4.2 miles
Leyland 4.7 miles
Kirkham & Wesham 6.7 miles
Buckshaw Parkway 6.7 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane 6.8 miles
Croston 7.1 miles
Pleasington 7.6 miles
Cherry Tree 8.6 miles
Chorley 8.6 miles
Moss Side 9.1 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs) 9.2 miles
Rufford 9.6 miles
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire 10 miles
Blackburn 10 miles
Lytham 11 miles
Ansdell & Fairhaven 12 miles
Darwen 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL. The nearest is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston, approximately 450 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston 450 yards
    
The Roebuck School 830 yards
    
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.6 miles
    
Eldon Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Stephen's CofE School 0.9 miles
    
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Penwortham Primary School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL. The nearest is Abrar Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Abrar Academy 0.8 miles  
Penwortham Girls' High School 1.2 miles
    
Our Lady's Catholic High School 1.2 miles
    
Ashton Community Science College 1.2 miles
    
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form 1.3 miles
    
Penwortham Priory Academy 1.3 miles
    
Larches High School 1.4 miles
    
Preston Muslim Girls High School 1.4 miles
    
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School 1.5 miles
    
Eden Boys' School, Preston 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL. The nearest is Lane Ends Surgery, approximately 820 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 Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL. The nearest is The Cedars Dental Practice, approximately 750 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 9 closest hospitals to Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL. The nearest is Royal Preston Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NL. The nearest is D C James, approximately 0.7 miles 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 PR2 2NL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. 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? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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