Stephenson Street is in Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3BZ is located in the Greyfriars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stephenson Street, Preston, PR2 3BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3BY, PR2 3DJ, PR2 3DB, PR2 3AA, PR2 3PQ, PR2 3DD, PR2 3BX, PR2 3DN, PR2 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 3BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 48.8% | 52.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR2 3BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 38.3% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 54.3% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (93.3%) 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% | 66.8% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 26.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 3BZ this area, 8.2% 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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 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% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 53% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 86.7% | 69.5% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 91% | 77.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 77.8% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stephenson Street was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stephenson Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 376.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Stephenson Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-23 | £226,090 |
| 15 Stephenson Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-16 | £180,932 |
| 12 Stephenson Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2021-07-23 | £239,972 |
| 21 Stephenson Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £227,995 | 2020-11-27 | £288,996 |
| 4 Stephenson Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2020-10-30 | £149,458 |
PR2 3BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 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 | 2,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,083 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 | 1,167 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 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,612 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 | 1,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,806 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 | 122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 122 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 444 yd | |
| St Cuthberts Church Centre | Lytham Road | 446 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 446 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 232 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 255 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 375 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 392 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 78 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 198 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 252 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 269 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 448 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 602 yd | |
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 762 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 891 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Ultra Flex Gym UNIT 2 UNIT 2 SHELLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,076 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.