The population of Preston has increased by 1 per cent since 2013, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), but some Preston wards have seen the population decline over the last five years of available data. These are the 14 Preston areas where the population decreased from 2013 to 2018.
1. Ashton
The population of Ashton decreased by 8.9 per cent from 2013 to 2018 Photo: Google
2. Sharoe Green
The population of Sharoe Green decreased by 5.2 per cent from 2013 to 2018 Photo: Google
3. Garrison
The population of Garrison decreased by 5 per cent from 2013 to 2018 Photo: Google
4. Cadley
The population of Cadley decreased by 3.7 per cent from 2013 to 2018 Photo: Google