Fairfield Drive is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 1JJ 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 Fairfield Drive, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 1JH, PR2 1HY, PR2 1ED, PR2 1JN, PR2 1JL, PR2 1JP, PR2 1DY, PR2 1EA, PR2 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 1JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 35.6% | 39% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 45.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 11% | 5% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 52.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.1% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 14.2% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 13.1% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 18.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 36.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 86.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 93.9% | 91.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Drive was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairfield Drive has the 40th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 153rd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Fairfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2025-05-09 | £146,000 |
| 27 Fairfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-15 | £130,228 |
| 29 Fairfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-01-10 | £140,700 |
| 22 Fairfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-12-12 | £126,109 |
| 11 Fairfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-01 | £145,844 |
PR2 1JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,268 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 | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,755 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 | 1,334 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,334 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 | 1,393 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 339 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 358 yd | |
| Dessert Cabin | 76 Pedders Lane | 476 yd | |
| Clockwork Bistro | 216 Tulketh Brow | 498 yd | |
| Brown Sugar Preston | 415 Blackpool Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Ends | 442 Blackpool Road | 331 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 403 yd | |
| The Tap End | 450 Blackpool Road | 407 yd | |
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 455 yd | |
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Belly | 468 Blackpool Road | 331 yd | |
| Honest Jon | 445 Blackpool Road | 339 yd | |
| Delicachix | 14 Woodplumpton Road | 478 yd | |
| 3BZ / Curry Drive | 434 Blackpool Road | 538 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 438 Blackpool Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 109 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 616 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 772 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 868 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 199 yd |
| Ashton Park BLACKPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 653 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.