St Matthew's is an
electoral ward
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. In some countries, wards are usually named after neighbourhoods, thoroughfares, parishes, landmarks, geographical features and in some cases historical figures connected to t ...
in
Preston, Lancashire, England. The ward is adjacent to the larger
Ribbleton to the east but is considered to be an area with a distinct community of its own.
The ward is named after the large
St Matthew's Church within its borders.
Three members of Preston City Council, elected 'in thirds' in
first past the post elections each year, are returned from the ward.
The ward forms part of the
Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Lancashire, England. It consists of 84 councillors. Since the 2017 election, the council has been under Conservative control.
Prior to the 2009 La ...
electoral division of Preston East.
Demographics
The 2001 census showed a population of 6,462 within St Matthew's, of which over half (58%) classed themselves as Christian. The next highest religious population is Muslim at just under 17%. The population at the 2011 Census was 8,187.
Nearly half of the adult population have no education qualifications, one of the highest figures in the city of Preston.
Boundaries
St Matthew's is a rectangle sized ward with the city centre and
Deepdale at one side, Fishwick to the south, and
Ribbleton to the east. Preston Prison is at the south-west of the ward, which is otherwise populated by terraced housing and shopping units and warehouses. A number of
and Stagecoach services run across the ward towards Ribbleton,
Longridge and beyond.
Current members
Demographics
From the 2001 census,
Office for National Statistics
/ref> St George's ward had a population of 5,049. Of this figure, 26.7% described themselves as Muslim.
See also
*Preston local elections
Preston City Council elections are generally held three years out of every four, with a third of the council elected each time. Preston City Council is the local authority for the non-metropolitan district of Preston in Lancashire, England. Sin ...
References
Existing ward arrangements
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Wards of Preston
Geography of Preston