Affluence in PR3 8
How PR3 8 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Ribble Valley
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 1,323 (2024)
PR3 8Postcode sector · Preston
How well off PR3 8 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, PR3 8 scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Crime7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
59.6% of adults in PR3 8 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 29.2% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
40.9% of adults in PR3 8 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
40.6% of adults in PR3 8 hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 11% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.