Almost one year on, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show which areas have been hit hardest by Covid.
The data below shows the total number of deaths from all causes, and the number of deaths caused by Covid-19 that were registered between March 2020 and February 2021.
Here is how many people have died in each area of Preston since the start of the pandemic.
5. Haslam Park
In Haslam Park there have been 99 deaths from all causes between March 2020 and February 2021, with 21 (21%) of those deaths caused by Covid-19.
6. St Matthew's
In St Matthew's there have been 69 deaths from all causes between March 2020 and February 2021, with 14 (20%) of those deaths caused by Covid-19.
7. Longsands
In Longsands there have been 135 deaths from all causes between March 2020 and February 2021, with 27 (20%) of those deaths caused by Covid-19.
8. Cadley & College
In Cadley & College there have been 112 deaths from all causes between March 2020 and February 2021, with 22 (20%) of those deaths caused by Covid-19.