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People & Demographics
Green Place, Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire PR5 8AY
PR5 8AYSouth Ribble
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in PR5 8AY.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Data from the Census 2021 reveals that the population density here (based on the closest OA output area) is 381 people per square kilometre. This measurement helps to illustrate how populated or open this locality is, offering a snapshot of its residential character.
PR5 8AY has a population density in line with the regional average of 525.8 people per km2, as recorded in the Census 2021. This balance suggests a well-rounded area that offers a nice mix of space and convenience. Residents can likely enjoy access to local amenities, public transport, and community resources without feeling overly crowded or isolated. Such areas often appeal to a broad range of people, from families seeking a friendly neighbourhood to professionals who value a balance between work and leisure.
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Category | PR5 8AY* | North West | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in PR5 8AY are married?
According to the 2021 Census, 55.4% of the population in the postcode PR5 8AY are married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than when compared to the overall rate across England & Wales, which stands at 44.7%, a difference of 23.9%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
55.4%
23.9%Percentage of people in PR5 8AY who are married.
Category | PR5 8AY* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 439 | 6,025,636 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 140 (31.9%) | 2,372,877 (39.4%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 243 (55.4%) | 2,575,107 (42.7%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 243 (55.4%) | 2,565,016 (42.6%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 243 (55.4%) | 2,548,818 (42.3%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 16,198 (0.3%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 10,091 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 3,408 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 6,683 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 3 (0.7%) | 136,428 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 3 (0.7%) | 135,494 (2.2%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 934 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 33 (7.5%) | 550,417 (9.1%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 33 (7.5%) | 549,121 (9.1%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 1,296 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 20 (4.6%) | 390,807 (6.5%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 20 (4.6%) | 390,312 (6.5%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 495 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Within PR5 8AY, children who are 15 years old or younger make up 14.6% of the total population, compared to 17.3% across England. In contrast, 20.2% are aged 65 and up, which includes individuals at retirement age.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
20.2%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | PR5 8AY* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 522 | 7,417,397 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 23 (4.4%) | 407,653 (5.5%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 27 (5.2%) | 445,074 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 26 (5.0%) | 452,407 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 21 (4.0%) | 430,951 (5.8%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 31 (5.9%) | 453,698 (6.1%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 31 (5.9%) | 476,821 (6.4%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 42 (8.0%) | 505,938 (6.8%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 38 (7.3%) | 485,619 (6.5%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 38 (7.3%) | 444,805 (6.0%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 35 (6.7%) | 458,363 (6.2%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 36 (6.9%) | 513,521 (6.9%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 57 (10.9%) | 512,507 (6.9%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 29 (5.6%) | 443,722 (6.0%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 25 (4.8%) | 375,952 (5.1%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 27 (5.2%) | 379,530 (5.1%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 17 (3.3%) | 269,822 (3.6%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 7 (1.3%) | 190,185 (2.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 12 (2.3%) | 170,829 (2.3%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
Census 2021 reveals that 8.9% of households in the PR5 8AY postcode are single-person homes. This percentage is lower than compared to the figure for England & Wales, showing a difference of -30.5% from the nationwide average, where 12.8% of households are single-person.
8.9%
-30.5%Percentage of PR5 8AY households that contain a single person.
Category | PR5 8AY* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 191 | 3,153,406 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 37 (19.4%) | 1,014,913 (32.2%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 17 (8.9%) | 420,823 (13.3%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 20 (10.5%) | 594,090 (18.8%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 139 (72.8%) | 1,961,888 (62.2%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 22 (11.5%) | 278,671 (8.8%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 88 (46.1%) | 904,487 (28.7%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 36 (18.8%) | 312,295 (9.9%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 38 (19.9%) | 412,594 (13.1%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 14 (7.3%) | 179,598 (5.7%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 22 (11.5%) | 373,006 (11.8%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 11 (5.8%) | 192,405 (6.1%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 11 (5.8%) | 155,174 (4.9%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 25,427 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 7 (3.7%) | 382,496 (12.1%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 1 (0.5%) | 241,480 (7.7%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 6 (3.1%) | 141,016 (4.5%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 0 (0.0%) | 23,228 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 0 (0.0%) | 23,228 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 15 (7.9%) | 176,605 (5.6%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 11 (5.8%) | 73,084 (2.3%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 4 (2.1%) | 103,521 (3.3%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00128902), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (PR5 8AY) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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