Preston population statistics

In 2024, there were 575k residents in Preston postcode area with an average age of 42.2 years. Population density was 643 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 16.7% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.7 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	575k
Average age	42.2
Population density	643

Preston population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km²), estimates from 2020.

Preston population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Preston population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Preston population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Preston population pyramid by year

Preston population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Preston working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	101k	17.6%	18.3%
16-64	354k	61.5%	62.8%
65+	120k	20.9%	18.9%

Average Age in Preston postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Preston	42.2
England & Wales	40.8

Preston population average age

Annual area statistics of Preston's population average age compared to country statistics.

Preston residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.