Preston Demographic
Latest official statistics for Preston
Preston is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 162,864 residents with a density of 1,145 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 16.3% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 35.3 years (-5.4 above) the UK average.
Population162,864▲ 4,547 (2.9%)
Area142 km²
Density1,145
Median Age35.3-5.4 on UK avg age
Female81,11449.8%
Male81,75050.2%
Births1,7641.1%
Deaths1,3740.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 16.3%
Religion share in Preston
Ethnic official statistics in Preston
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 72.5% |
Asian | 20.2% |
Mixed | 3% |
Black | 2.4% |
Other Group | 1.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Preston
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 43% |
Married | 41% |
Divorced | 8.3% |
Widowed | 5.6% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Preston
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 58.2% |
Private Rented | 22.4% |
Social Rented | 18.4% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Preston
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 80.2% |
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Disabled Lot | 9.1% |
| Total | 100% |