Fylde Road is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2NH is located in the City Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fylde Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2NJ, PR2 2PX, PR2 2PY, PR2 2PQ, PR2 2SH, PR1 8TL, PR1 8TR, PR2 2NL, PR1 8TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 2NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50.9% | 47.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 2NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 56.3% | 49.7% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 32.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 48.2% | 48.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 31% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 16.7% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 15.4% | 19.1% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26% | 25% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 29.3% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.8% | 80.5% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 89.8% | 75.6% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 12.4% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 76% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fylde Road was 291.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.1% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fylde Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 45th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2025-03-27 | £137,198 |
| 249 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-18 | £136,353 |
| 275 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-12-21 | £140,167 |
| 301 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-06-17 | £129,365 |
| 263 - 265 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-04-28 | £142,283 |
PR2 2NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PR2 2NH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 1,859 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 | - not rated | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School Fitzroy Street , PR1 8PD | - not rated | 956 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Willows Co Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 907 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 927 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Restaurant | 241-243 Fylde Road | 2 yd | |
| Taboosh Preston Limited | 300 Fylde Road | 104 yd | |
| Pit Stop Catering Services | Unit 4, Dewhurst Industrial Es, Dewhurst Street | 191 yd | |
| Dessert Cabin | 48 Water Lane | 229 yd | |
| Wallys Roller Disco | St Walburges Church Hall, Weston Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 210 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 358 yd | |
| Ships & Giggles | 3 Fylde Road | 655 yd | |
| The Ferret | 55 Fylde Road | 655 yd | |
| The Guild | 99 Fylde Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwoods Sandwich Bar | 257 Fylde Road | 26 yd | |
| New China | 35-36 Water Lane | 210 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 229 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 229 yd | |
| Cappadocia | 58 Water Lane | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 499 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 499 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 798 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 884 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 502 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Foster Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 929 yd |
| Bodyshapers (Closed) Corporation Street | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 8.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.2% |
| 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.