Preston (PR), in Lancashire was the luckiest area for Postcode Lottery wins, with an impressive 43.64 average wins per postcode district. In total, the city’s 11 postcode districts have had 480 wins.

Over 71% of the UK’s postcodes are signed up (Picture: Getty Images) For most of us, becoming a lottery millionaire feels about as likely as being struck by lightning while riding a unicorn. After all ...