Holmfield Crescent is in Lea, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 1PL is located in the Lea & Larches electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmfield Crescent, Lea, Preston, PR2 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 1RJ, PR2 1PJ, PR2 1RL, PR2 1PH, PR2 1QZ, PR2 1RS, PR2 1PG, PR2 1RQ, PR2 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 1PL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 31.8% | 36.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 50.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.6% | 44.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 39.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 17.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 23.9% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 22.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.5% | 95.9% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.7% | 95.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 65.2% | 46.2% | 19.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmfield Crescent was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmfield Crescent has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 167th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Holmfield Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2017-03-10 | £152,821 |
| 11 Holmfield Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2010-08-20 | £143,331 |
| 13 Holmfield Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-07-20 | £272,915 |
| 11 Holmfield Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2003-03-07 | £173,666 |
| 3 Holmfield Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £54,950 | 2002-12-19 | £146,486 |
PR2 1PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston Victoria Park Avenue , Lea PR2 1RP | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Community Primary School Greavestown Lane , Lea PR2 1PD | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Primary School Ainsdale Drive , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1TU | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School Lea Road , PR4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,113 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 | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,583 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 | 5,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer TEC Wallend Road , PR2 2HW | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,595 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 | 2,709 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Raj | 784 Blackpool Road | 320 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited | PNE Springfield Sports Ground, Dodney Drive | 793 yd | |
| Ashton & Lea Golf Club | Tudor Avenue | 861 yd | |
| Hard Dock Cafe | Chain Caul Road | 931 yd | |
| Ribble Steam Railway Buffet Car | Chain Caul Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig and Whistle | 849 Blackpool Road | 448 yd | |
| Lea Club | 872 Blackpool Road | 511 yd | |
| Our Lady & St Bernard's Catholic Club | St Bernards Catholic Mens Club, Elswick Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johney Rockets | 817 Blackpool Road | 261 yd | |
| Evans Fish & Chips | 819 Blackpool Road | 261 yd | |
| Harbour City | 16 Elswick Road | 626 yd | |
| Snax | 10 Elswick Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 762-768 Blackpool Road | 722 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers | Makro Multitrade Centre, Chain Caul Way | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Community Primary School GREAVESTOWN LANE | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Preston North End (Springfields Training Ground) SPRINGFIELD SPORTS GROUND SPRINGFIELD SPORTS GROUND DODNEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Ashton And Lea Golf Club TUDOR AVENUE | golf | 1,007 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.