Stocks Road is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2TA 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 Stocks Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2LJ, PR2 2LP, PR2 2JS, PR2 2LN, PR2 2EJ, PR2 2LL, PR2 2DX, PR2 2LH, PR2 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 2TA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 55.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 2TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 48.9% | 58.8% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 15% | -14.8% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 46.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.6% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 17.9% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 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 | 16.9% | 11.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 21% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 34.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 87.6% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 89.4% | 89.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 90.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stocks Road was 254.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% higher than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stocks Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 61st highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Stocks Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2024-06-28 | £131,330 |
| 79 Stocks Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,250 | 2024-05-23 | £130,723 |
| 87 Stocks Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2024-05-15 | £142,250 |
| 69 Stocks Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-20 | £125,931 |
| 65 Stocks Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-11-13 | £139,555 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,884 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 | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | - not rated | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | - not rated | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tulketh Community Sports College Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TX | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 444 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Focus Education Cottam Business Centre , Cottam Lane PR2 1AF | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdale Academy for Personalised Learning 265 Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TY | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwork Bistro | 216 Tulketh Brow | 168 yd | |
| Brown Sugar Preston | 415 Blackpool Road | 177 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 203 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 246 yd | |
| @Home | Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 122 yd | |
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 159 yd | |
| The Tap End | 450 Blackpool Road | 167 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 170 yd | |
| Lane Ends | 442 Blackpool Road | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicachix | 14 Woodplumpton Road | 103 yd | |
| 3BZ / Curry Drive | 434 Blackpool Road | 114 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 438 Blackpool Road | 114 yd | |
| Mango Tree | 428 Blackpool Road | 114 yd | |
| Mr Freddys | 393 Blackpool Road | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 177 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 269 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 606 yd | |
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 351 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.