PR5 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.5km from Brockholes Wood in Preston (Preston). Administratively it sits within Ribbleton ward and the Preston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PR5 0AG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PR5 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00128346 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR5 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR5 0AG.
392
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£ 34,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR5 0AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 78% social renting, PR5 0AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR5 0AG. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PR5 0AG has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Samlesbury Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Brockholes Restaurant0.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Nest0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bamber Bridge5.4 km
- Preston5.5 km
- Lostock Hall6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR50AG · Data under Open Government Licence