PR1 0EL is a sought-after residential area on Shaftesbury Avenue, 0.5km from Penwortham in Penwortham. Administratively it sits within Howick & Priory ward and the South Ribble constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR1, PR1 0EL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, down 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR1 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00129031 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, PR1 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, PR1 0EL.
308
46
£ 51,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR1 0EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR1 0EL — age 46, 89% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR1 0EL. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
7 sales · Mean £ 208,642
Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Terraced
£ 176,500
3 sales · Mean £ 175,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR1 0EL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Penwortham Primary School
Penwortham Priory Academy
Penwortham Girls' High School
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Whitefield Primary School
St Stephen's CofE School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fairham's0.5 km
- No 16 On The Hill0.5 km
- Ginjarale0.5 km
- Tap and Vine0.5 km
- Ribble Pilot0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- The Venue0.6 km
- Ristorante Salvatore's0.5 km
- Hurst Grange Cafe1.0 km
- Lancashire Catering (Penwortham Girls High School)0.7 km
- 1260 Craft & Crust0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chop Suey House0.5 km
- Andreas Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Marvel0.5 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Artisan Deli Limited0.5 km
- St. Teresas Presbytery & Club0.3 km
- Odeon0.8 km
- Mothercare World0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M Store0.9 km
- Morrisons Superstore0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Preston1.7 km
- Lostock Hall4.5 km
- Bamber Bridge5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Shaftsbury Avenue0.1 km
- Clive Road0.2 km
- St Teresa's Church0.2 km
- Priory Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR10EL · Data under Open Government Licence