Beech Grove is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 1DU is located in the Ashton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Grove, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 1DT, PR2 1ER, PR2 1DQ, PR2 1EL, PR2 1DR, PR2 1EB, PR2 1ET, PR2 1EA, PR2 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 1DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 30.2% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 40% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.2% | 42.8% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 30.5% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 20.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PR2 1DU this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 9.7% | -14.5% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 35% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 14.6% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 11.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 92.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 92.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Grove was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beech Grove has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 126th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 The Grove, 31 Beech Grove, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,950 | 2024-05-17 | £112,718 |
| Flat 2 The Grove, 31 Beech Grove, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2024-01-25 | £107,659 |
| Flat 5 The Grove, 31 Beech Grove, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-18 | £111,275 |
| 27 Beech Grove, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-04-26 | £510,601 |
| Flat 9 The Grove, 31 Beech Grove, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-08-19 | £112,179 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PR2 1DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Slice Guy | 65 Wellington Road | 315 yd | |
| @Home | Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road | 372 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 427 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 473 yd | |
| Dessert Cabin | 76 Pedders Lane | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington | 124 Tulketh Road | 380 yd | |
| Lane Ends | 442 Blackpool Road | 458 yd | |
| Thurlby Club LMRCA | 47 Egerton Road | 472 yd | |
| Ashton Bowling & Social Club | 34 Egerton Road | 472 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizzie Lizzies Kitchen | 59 Wellington Road | 371 yd | |
| Honest Jon | 445 Blackpool Road | 427 yd | |
| Tiger Belly | 468 Blackpool Road | 458 yd | |
| Tulketh Chippy | 178 Tulketh Brow | 511 yd | |
| Delicachix | 14 Woodplumpton Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 380 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 649 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mariners Way | 649 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 653 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Ashton Park BLACKPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.