Raglan Street is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2AX is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raglan Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2AQ, PR2 2AN, PR2 2AL, PR2 2DD, PR2 2AH, PR2 2BA, PR1 7NX, PR2 2AY, PR2 2AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 2AX is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 50.7% | 44.7% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 55.3% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR2 2AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.5% | 54.6% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 23.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 31.6% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.5% | 27% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 24.5% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 84.1% | 74.3% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 75.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 75.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 12.5% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raglan Street was 155.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Raglan Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 116th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Raglan Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-09-30 | £75,040 |
| 10 Raglan Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-27 | £127,563 |
| 16 Raglan Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2023-11-29 | £106,102 |
| 9 Raglan Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-07-05 | £81,211 |
| 51 Raglan Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-04-05 | £86,147 |
PR2 2AX 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,193 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 | 2,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbs Heritage Covers | Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Lane | 181 yd | |
| Khan'z Lounge | The Mill Nightclub, Aqueduct Street | 286 yd | |
| Taboosh Preston Limited | 300 Fylde Road | 424 yd | |
| Pit Stop Catering Services | Unit 4, Dewhurst Industrial Es, Dewhurst Street | 431 yd | |
| Cafe Emmanuel | Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 410 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 491 yd | |
| Arkwrights | 29-33 Plungington Road | 570 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 603 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Shop | 187 Eldon Street | 142 yd | |
| Westwoods Sandwich Bar | 257 Fylde Road | 490 yd | |
| The New Chui Kwan | 380 Blackpool Road | 502 yd | |
| Ziba Takeaway | 73 Plungington Road | 517 yd | |
| Fomo Kitchen | 63a Plungington Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 517 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 520 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 553 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 619 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Moor Lane | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.