Garstang Road is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3EB 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 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3BL, PR2 3BN, PR2 8NA, PR2 8UT, PR2 3FD, PR2 3AE, PR2 3BU, PR2 3DH, PR2 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 40.2% | -9.8% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 44.8% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 47.5% | 52.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 16% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 31.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.7% | 31.1% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 28.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 13.4% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 65.4% | 44.5% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 85.7% | 77.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 13.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 85.1% | 77.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.4% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 3.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 42.7% | 6.5% | 36.2% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garstang Road was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Garstang Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-09-06 | £306,950 |
| 113 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2015-09-18 | £304,437 |
| 131 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2011-10-31 | £300,159 |
| 133 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2009-03-04 | £241,725 |
| 131 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2003-08-20 | £339,401 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,417 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 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Sizer Street , PR1 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,265 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 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,739 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 | 201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Business Centre - Cafe | Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road | 385 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 404 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 622 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 661 yd | |
| St Cuthberts Church Centre | Lytham Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 128 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 482 yd | |
| Fulwood Club | Fulwood Bowling Club, 75 Victoria Road | 528 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 565 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 299 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 383 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 467 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 34 Eldon Street | 470 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 449 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 626 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 751 yd | |
| Go Local | 197-199 Kent Street | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Pure Gym (Preston) NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK BROOMFIELD MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.