Scotts Wood is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3FT is located in the Greyfriars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scotts Wood, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3FN, PR2 3WS, PR2 3FX, PR2 3EP, PR2 3ET, PR2 3FU, PR2 3EQ, PR2 3EX, PR2 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3FT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 22.5% | 25.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 55.9% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 42.5% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 41.1% | 12.0% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 20.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 33.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.7% | 87% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 93.7% | 89.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 89.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scotts Wood was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scotts Wood has the 15th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 60th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Scotts Wood, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-16 | £195,203 |
| 36 Scotts Wood, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-03-30 | £292,059 |
| 36 Scotts Wood, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £158,250 | 2011-06-28 | £226,818 |
| 30 Scotts Wood, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2008-08-27 | £252,449 |
| 30 Scotts Wood, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2007-11-07 | £232,804 |
PR2 3FT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in PR2 3FT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,547 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 | 639 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 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 602 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 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,354 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 | 1,750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community 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 | 1,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,859 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 | 1,354 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Surbhi | 323-325 Garstang Road | 575 yd | |
| The Ginger Bistro | 333 Garstang Road | 575 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 286 Garstang Road | 631 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7 Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 975 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull Hotel | 315 Garstang Road | 575 yd | |
| Crafty Beggars Ale House | 284b Garstang Road | 644 yd | |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club | Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road | 999 yd | |
| Phantom Winger | 398 Garstang Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit Six, Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 975 yd | |
| Pac Lunches | 74a Black Bull Lane | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Drive Conway Drive | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Preston Grasshoppers Rfc LIGHTFOOT GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 997 yd |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Fulwood Driving Range And Golf Academy (Closed) Lightfoot Lane | golf, grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.