Preston
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Preston, in Lancashire, is a vibrant city with a mix of modern shopping, historic architecture, and green parks. The Harris Museum, Avenham Park, and the River Ribble are local highlights, while the city also benefits from strong transport connections across the North West.
Wards in Preston
Preston is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashton
- Brookfield
- Cadley
- City Centre
- Deepdale
- Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Garrison
- Ingol & Cottam
- Lea & Larches
- Plungington
- Ribbleton
- St Matthew's
Preston is a constituency that covers these wards in Preston.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 26,337 | 22.39% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 15,223 | 12.94% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,441 | 15.68% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,294 | 18.95% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,971 | 16.98% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,359 | 13.06% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 72,219 | 62.53% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 15,841 | 13.72% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 7,712 | 6.68% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 6,612 | 5.73% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| African | 2,067 | 1.79% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 1,544 | 1.34% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,542 | 1.34% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,492 | 1.29% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 1,100 | 0.95% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 978 | 0.85% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 741 | 0.64% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Irish | 718 | 0.62% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 665 | 0.58% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Bangladeshi | 605 | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 583 | 0.50% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 457 | 0.40% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 278 | 0.24% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 230 | 0.20% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 102 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |