Dorman Close is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2BF is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 2006-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorman Close, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2AW, PR2 2BG, PR2 2AF, PR2 2BS, PR2 2DZ, PR2 2AJ, PR2 2BT, PR2 2BQ, PR2 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 2BF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 59.6% | 56.3% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 24.7% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 12.3% | 15% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 20.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 27% | -7.9% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 86.1% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 92% | 84.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 84.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorman Close was 62.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dorman Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 147th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dorman Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-20 | £169,277 |
| 13 Dorman Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-04-05 | £151,734 |
| 7 Dorman Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-02-03 | £151,373 |
| 4 Dorman Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-10-06 | £159,628 |
| 17 Dorman Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2022-05-25 | £158,285 |
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,640 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 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community 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 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,041 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 | 1,202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,142 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 | 2,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,092 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 | 931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar Preston | 415 Blackpool Road | 252 yd | |
| Clockwork Bistro | 216 Tulketh Brow | 372 yd | |
| Plumbs Heritage Covers | Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Lane | 451 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 510 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 374 yd | |
| The Tap End | 450 Blackpool Road | 462 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 465 yd | |
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 501 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1b, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 89 yd | |
| The New Chui Kwan | 380 Blackpool Road | 106 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 115 yd | |
| Mr Freddys | 393 Blackpool Road | 252 yd | |
| The Butty Shop | 187 Eldon Street | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 115 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 252 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 774 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 846 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 877 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 | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 298.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 298.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.