Plumpton Road is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2JX 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 Plumpton Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2JH, PR2 2JY, PR2 2JU, PR2 2JJ, PR2 2LA, PR2 2JT, PR2 2JQ, PR2 2LB, PR2 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 2JX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.2% | 48.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 56% | 55.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 26% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 45.5% | 49.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 36.7% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 38.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.7% | 90.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93% | 88.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 88.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumpton Road was 129.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plumpton Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 145th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Plumpton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2025-04-16 | £132,747 |
| 10 Plumpton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-09-16 | £130,576 |
| 12 Plumpton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-07-26 | £95,567 |
| 15 Plumpton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2024-07-12 | £120,002 |
| 34 Plumpton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-01-10 | £120,742 |
PR2 2JX 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 562 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 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,169 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 | 2,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,517 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 | 2,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,332 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 | 1,206 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,206 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 | 1,228 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwork Bistro | 216 Tulketh Brow | 81 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 133 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 143 yd | |
| Brown Sugar Preston | 415 Blackpool Road | 186 yd | |
| @Home | Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 88 yd | |
| The Tap End | 450 Blackpool Road | 117 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 118 yd | |
| Lane Ends | 442 Blackpool Road | 162 yd | |
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Jon | 445 Blackpool Road | 133 yd | |
| Delicachix | 14 Woodplumpton Road | 142 yd | |
| 3BZ / Curry Drive | 434 Blackpool Road | 150 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 438 Blackpool Road | 150 yd | |
| Mango Tree | 428 Blackpool Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 186 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 354 yd | |
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 560 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 839 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Ashton Park BLACKPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.