Kane Street is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2ST 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 Kane Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2SS, PR2 2SD, PR2 2SU, PR2 2SX, PR2 2SR, PR2 2EG, PR2 2YR, PR2 2SQ, PR2 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 2ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 54% | 55% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 24.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 43.5% | 47.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 16.2% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 31.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 90.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 96.5% | 84.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 84.8% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kane Street was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kane Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 78th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kane Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-12-21 | £122,885 |
| 4 Kane Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-08-12 | £117,348 |
| 8 Kane Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2019-04-16 | £93,912 |
| 10 Kane Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-11-20 | £143,081 |
| 4 Kane Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2014-06-18 | £141,536 |
PR2 2ST 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,405 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 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 549 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 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,405 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 | 2,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,890 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 | 876 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bean | 47 Bray Street | 213 yd | |
| Plumbs Heritage Covers | Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Lane | 253 yd | |
| @Home | Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road | 283 yd | |
| Mr Slice Guy | 65 Wellington Road | 386 yd | |
| Dessert Cabin | 48 Water Lane | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 50 Water Lane | 386 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 415 yd | |
| The Wellington | 124 Tulketh Road | 468 yd | |
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 522 yd | |
| The Tap End | 450 Blackpool Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Chippy | 178 Tulketh Brow | 279 yd | |
| Bizzie Lizzies Kitchen | 59 Wellington Road | 285 yd | |
| New China | 35-36 Water Lane | 386 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 389 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 499 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 563 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 842 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 844 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.