Argyll Road, Preston, PR1 6JY

Area: PR1 6JY
Area Type: Poorer Family & Single Parent Households

Comprising singles, couples and families, these neighbourhoods are exemplified by council and housing association tenants. However some of the types within this group are mortgagees. Situated in poorer suburbs and small towns they typically reside in low rise flats, semis and terraces. Poorly educated, these residents are mainly employed in low paid unskilled and blue collar occupations, with some working in offices. There are many households with a single income, some of those being single parents. Levels of unemployment and payment default feature significantly in these areas.