The Fieldings is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3BB is located in the Cadley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fieldings, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3AN, PR2 3AX, PR2 3EH, PR2 3DX, PR2 3AJ, PR2 3AY, PR2 3AT, PR2 3AP, PR2 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 57.8% | 56.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 27.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 36.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.5% | 78.3% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 90.8% | 72.6% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 13.5% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 72.2% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fieldings was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fieldings has the 16th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 86th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 The Fieldings, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2025-02-13 | £126,415 |
| 39 The Fieldings, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,950 | 2025-02-13 | £122,524 |
| 43 The Fieldings, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-12 | £184,312 |
| 50 The Fieldings, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-25 | £98,960 |
| 11 The Fieldings, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-22 | £89,064 |
PR2 3BB 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,717 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 | 2out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,000 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 | 1,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 195 yd | |
| St Cuthberts Church Centre | Lytham Road | 196 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 277 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 671 yd | |
| Brown Sugar Preston | 415 Blackpool Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 161 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 452 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 619 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 684 yd | |
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 229 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 372 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 426 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 440 yd | |
| The New Chui Kwan | 380 Blackpool Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 593 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 671 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 760 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 818 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.