Area Information for West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY

West Crescent in Broughton is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Preston Rural East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ribble Valley. This page combines information for the address West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PR3 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 PR3 5JY.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Preston
Ward Preston Rural East
Constituency Ribble Valley * 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 26 property sales in West Crescent, PR3 5JY 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 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 have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rural North (Woodplumpton, Broughton, Barton, Goosnargh)), 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 January 2025, when 3 crimes were reported within half a mile of PR3 5JY.

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 West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY 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 West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY:

Northway, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JX
Victoria Court, Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5EQ
Ashford Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JU
Mere Close, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JT
Greensway, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JQ
Parkstone Road, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JS

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about PR3 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 26 property sales in West Crescent 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 West Crescent, Broughton, 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 17
Semi-Detached 66
Terraced 28
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 115
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Crescent, Broughton, Preston contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 25% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 44
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 29
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 7
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 115

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 49
Two People 36
Three People 17
Four People 8
Five People 3
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 114

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 62
Other Household 5
Total 116

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 52
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 115

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Preston Rural East ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 98
Female 133
Total 231

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 12
5-9 12
10-14 19
15-19 2
20-24 6
25-29 6
30-34 14
35-39 14
40-44 13
45-49 17
50-54 11
55-59 10
60-64 21
65-69 23
70-74 20
75-79 14
80-84 5
85+ 11
Total 230

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode PR3 5JY 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 49
Married 86
Separated 1
Divorced 20
Widowed 28
Total 184

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 110
Good 71
Fair 30
Bad 13
Very Bad 5
Total 229

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) 60
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 27
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 36
Other 6
Total 188

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (West Crescent, Broughton, 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 98% 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 226
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 2
Total 230

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 225
European Union 2
Middle East and Asia 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 230

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 225
10+ Years 4
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 230

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 PR3 5JY.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 196
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 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 72
Christian 146
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 11
Total 230

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Preston Rural East ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 39% 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 57
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 21
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 4
Retired 72
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 6
Total 185

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 16
Professional Occupations 22
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 93

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 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 30
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 17
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 4
Total 185

West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY is within the Rural North (Woodplumpton, Broughton, Barton, Goosnargh) policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 3 crimes were reported within half a mile of PR3 5JY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 3 crimes committed near West Crescent
Neighbourhood Team Address Rural North (Woodplumpton, Broughton, Barton, Goosnargh)
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 Broughton. 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 PR3 5JY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY. The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), approximately 3.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Preston (Lancs) 3.8 miles
Salwick 4.2 miles
Lostock Hall 6.2 miles
Bamber Bridge 6.4 miles
Kirkham & Wesham 6.4 miles
Leyland 7.9 miles
Moss Side 9.3 miles
Pleasington 9.3 miles
Buckshaw Parkway 9.8 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane 9.9 miles
Croston 11 miles
Cherry Tree 11 miles
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire 11 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs) 11 miles
Lytham 11 miles
Poulton-le-Fylde 11 miles
Blackburn 12 miles
Langho 12 miles
Chorley 12 miles
Ansdell & Fairhaven 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY. The nearest is Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School, approximately 450 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY. The nearest is Broughton High School, approximately 320 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Broughton High School 320 yards
    
Fulwood Academy 1.6 miles
    
Corpus Christi Catholic High School 1.9 miles
    
Our Lady's Catholic High School 1.9 miles
    
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School 2.1 miles
    
Larches High School 2.8 miles
    
Ashton Community Science College 2.8 miles
    
Abrar Academy 2.9 miles  
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form 3.1 miles
    
Preston Muslim Girls High School 3.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY. The nearest is North Preston Medical Practice, approximately 1.4 miles 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 West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY. The nearest is AJM Smiles and Aesthetics Limited, approximately 1.1 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
AJM Smiles and Aesthetics Limited 1.1 miles
Smile Clinics Ltd 1.7 miles
Oaklands Dental Surgery 1.8 miles
Mrs H Burns 1.9 miles
Mr H Sheikh 2.5 miles
MR F PATEL 2.5 miles
The Beeches Orthodontic Practice 2.7 miles
Marshall & Lavelle 2.8 miles
Redbridge Associates Ltd 2.9 miles
Ashton Dental Department 2.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY. The nearest is Royal Preston Hospital, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to West Crescent, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JY. The nearest is K S Ferguson Optometrist, approximately 1.5 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 PR3 5JY

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.
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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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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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