Scotsman Avenue is in Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3BW is located in the Greyfriars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scotsman Avenue, Preston, PR2 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3LU, PR2 3DF, PR2 3ND, PR2 3NH, PR4 0EW, PR2 3DG, PR2 3LT, PR2 3DZ, PR4 0EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 3BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 48.8% | 55.4% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 44.6% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 3BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 23.6% | 44.3% | 20.7% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 44.3% | -18.8% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (95%) 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 | 55.7% | 65.1% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 4.7% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around PR2 3BW this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 55.2% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 15% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.7% | 61.8% | -24.9% | 81.4% | -19.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 91% | 73.5% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 73.5% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 11.8% | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scotsman Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scotsman Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Scotsman Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-04-30 | £225,000 |
| 6 Scotsman Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-04-24 | £235,000 |
| 13 Scotsman Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-20 | £206,064 |
| 29 Scotsman Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,500 | 2024-07-19 | £238,834 |
| 5 Scotsman Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-02-07 | £332,466 |
PR2 3BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3BW 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Broughton PR3 5JB | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,072 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 | 2,497 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 | 2,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7 Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 402 yd | |
| Sai Surbhi | 323-325 Garstang Road | 1,092 yd | |
| The Ginger Bistro | 333 Garstang Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Winger | 398 Garstang Road | 900 yd | |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club | Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road | 903 yd | |
| The Black Bull Hotel | 315 Garstang Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit Six, Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 402 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Grasshoppers Rfc LIGHTFOOT GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 381 yd |
| Fulwood Driving Range And Golf Academy (Closed) Lightfoot Lane | golf, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Fulwood Amateurs Afc LIGHTFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Conway Drive Conway Drive | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.