Ainslie Road is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3DD is located in the Plungington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3PR, PR2 3DJ, PR2 3DY, PR2 3PQ, PR2 3BQ, PR2 3DB, PR2 3BZ, PR2 3BY, PR2 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 3DD has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 3DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 42.2% | 42.1% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 41.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 50.9% | 56.8% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 24.8% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 21.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 37% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 20.1% | 35.4% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 32.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.5% | 44.8% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 82.2% | 72.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 72.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.3% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.5% | 37.2% | -19.7% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 41.5% | 6.5% | 35.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainslie Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ainslie Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 26th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Ainslie Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-01-19 | £183,631 |
| 55 Ainslie Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,450 | 2021-11-02 | £216,589 |
| 39 Ainslie Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-01-29 | £121,857 |
| 47 Ainslie Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2016-02-01 | £185,512 |
| 41 Ainslie Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-06-04 | £151,487 |
The percentage of student residents living in PR2 3DD 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,541 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 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 1,059 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 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,469 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 | 1,715 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 | 1,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,913 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 | 184 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,572 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 | 22 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 335 yd | |
| St Cuthberts Church Centre | Lytham Road | 336 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 527 yd | |
| RK Dining | 75-79 Plungington Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 190 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 323 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 420 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 475 yd | |
| Emmanuel Social Club | 77 Emmanuel Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 142 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 161 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 212 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 261 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 529 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 685 yd | |
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 808 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 838 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 838 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.