Mountbatten Close is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 2YJ is located in the Ashton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mountbatten Close, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 2XB, PR2 2XD, PR2 2XE, PR2 2XF, PR2 2YG, PR2 2YD, PR2 2YY, PR2 2YZ, PR2 2YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 2YJ is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 45.8% | 45.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 54.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 46.7% | 51.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 33.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 57.6% | 48.9% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 4.3% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 17.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81.4% | 75.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 74% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 74.6% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountbatten Close was 112.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountbatten Close has the 48th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 181st highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Mountbatten Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-11-27 | £170,212 |
| 17 Mountbatten Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-11-15 | £131,617 |
| 59 Mountbatten Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2024-07-31 | £116,333 |
| 49 Mountbatten Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-09-06 | £109,171 |
| 4 Mountbatten Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-04-12 | £126,844 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR2 2YJ 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,833 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 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Primary School Crookings Lane , Penwortham PR1 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community 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 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Stanley Grove , Penwortham PR1 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,884 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 | 490 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 490 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 | 599 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 2,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Mariners Way | 398 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Port Way | 506 yd | |
| Costa | Odeon Cinema, Port Way | 507 yd | |
| Ignite Shisha Cafe | 68 Watery Lane | 632 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mariners Way | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Pilot | The Ribble Pilot, Mariners Way | 348 yd | |
| Thurlby Club LMRCA | 47 Egerton Road | 715 yd | |
| Ashton Bowling & Social Club | 34 Egerton Road | 715 yd | |
| The Wellington | 124 Tulketh Road | 787 yd | |
| The Grand Junction | 2 Watery Lane | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shapla Tandoori | 56 Watery Lane | 754 yd | |
| Bizzie Lizzies Kitchen | 59 Wellington Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 55 Water Lane | 1,054 yd | |
| Antonios | 42 Water Lane | 1,054 yd | |
| Cappadocia | 58 Water Lane | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 348 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mariners Way | 348 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, West Strand | 1,042 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2 West Strand | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Preston) PORT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Penwortham Golf Club BLUNDELL LANE | golf | 510 yd |
| Queensway Playing Field Crookings Lane | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Total Fitness (Preston) WEST STRAND | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,041 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.