Arnott Road is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2EB is located in the Cadley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arnott Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2EA, PR2 2DY, PR2 2EH, PR2 2ED, PR2 2EE, PR2 2JS, PR2 2EJ, PR2 2ES, PR2 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 2EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 37.7% | 43% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 31.3% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 49.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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 | 18.4% | 15.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 11.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 10.6% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 33.3% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.9% | 89% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 91.9% | 90.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 90.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnott Road was 124.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arnott Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 149th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Arnott Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-02-21 | £122,572 |
| 1 Arnott Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-03-26 | £124,996 |
| 3 Arnott Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-07-12 | £130,769 |
| 15 Arnott Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2019-05-10 | £116,629 |
| 17 Arnott Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-12-17 | £133,553 |
PR2 2EB 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,894 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 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community 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 | 1,091 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,848 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 | 2,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,200 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 | 2,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,350 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 | 1,102 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,493 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 | 1,501 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,664 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 | 168 yd | |
| Clockwork Bistro | 216 Tulketh Brow | 245 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 335 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 374 yd | |
| Plumbs Heritage Covers | Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Lane | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 240 yd | |
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 253 yd | |
| The Tap End | 450 Blackpool Road | 292 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 295 yd | |
| Lane Ends | 442 Blackpool Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 3, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 147 yd | |
| Mr Freddys | 393 Blackpool Road | 168 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1b, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 174 yd | |
| 3BZ / Curry Drive | 434 Blackpool Road | 176 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 438 Blackpool Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 147 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 168 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 619 yd | |
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 784 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.