Covid vaccines: these are the areas in Preston with the lowest and highest vaccine uptake

Since the UK’s vaccination programme started in December more than 23 million people have already received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Official figures from NHS England now reveal how many people have been vaccinated in neighbourhoods across the country.

In Preston, 43,000 people had received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine between 8th December 2020 and 7th March 2021.

The uptake varies across neighbourhoods though.

Here we reveal which areas in Preston have vaccinated the lowest and highest percentage of their population.

13. Grimsargh & Goosnargh

2,543 people have been vaccinated in Grimsargh & Goosnargh. This represents 49% of people aged 16 and over in the area.

2,672 people have been vaccinated in Haslam Park. This represents 50% of people aged 16 and over in the area.

3,392 people have been vaccinated in Cadley & College. This represents 53% of people aged 16 and over in the area.

3,937 people have been vaccinated in Fulwood. This represents 55% of people aged 16 and over in the area.