Hesketh Street is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2RB 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 Hesketh Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2SA, PR2 2RY, PR2 2RJ, PR2 1DA, PR2 2SB, PR2 2RT, PR2 2RX, PR2 1DB, PR2 2RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 2RB is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 44% | 43.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 56% | 56.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 2RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.6% 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 | 68.2% | 73.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 35.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 13.7% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 49.8% | 47.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.2% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14.4% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 19.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 36.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 89.6% | 83.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 90% | 90.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 91.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hesketh Street was 301.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hesketh Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 45th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Hall Works Hesketh Street, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-07-18 | £333,247 |
PR2 2RB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PR2 2RB 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,484 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 | 39 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 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,982 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 | 654 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 654 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 | 663 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Home | Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road | 171 yd | |
| Mr Slice Guy | 65 Wellington Road | 189 yd | |
| Red Bean | 47 Bray Street | 195 yd | |
| Maharani Restaurant | 28-30 Watery Lane | 292 yd | |
| Il Gusto D'Italia | 4-8 Watery Lane | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington | 124 Tulketh Road | 206 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 292 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 370 yd | |
| Ribble Pilot | The Ribble Pilot, Mariners Way | 638 yd | |
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizzie Lizzies Kitchen | 59 Wellington Road | 171 yd | |
| Shapla Tandoori | 56 Watery Lane | 276 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 360 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 360 yd | |
| Cappadocia | 58 Water Lane | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 638 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mariners Way | 638 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 673 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 760 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 849 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.