Nine Elms is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3HA 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 Nine Elms, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3FR, PR2 3WY, PR2 3NX, PR2 3NY, PR2 3ER, PR2 3EY, PR2 3WU, PR2 3FY, PR2 3WX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR2 3HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 21.5% | 24.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 59.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 37.2% | 46% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 44.3% | 36.2% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.7% | 16.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 4.3% | -4.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 40.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.9% | 83.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 93.3% | 86.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nine Elms was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% higher than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nine Elms has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nine Elms, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-10-06 | £197,070 |
| 1 Nine Elms, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-02-15 | £213,673 |
| 2 Nine Elms, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2001-12-07 | £265,479 |
| 3 Nine Elms, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2000-03-17 | £242,296 |
| 7 Nine Elms, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1997-08-15 | £211,628 |
PR2 3HA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR2 3HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 417 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 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,334 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 | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 1,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,766 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 | 949 yd | |
| The Ginger Bistro | 333 Garstang Road | 949 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 286 Garstang Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 870 yd | |
| Crafty Beggars Ale House | 284b Garstang Road | 902 yd | |
| The Black Bull Hotel | 315 Garstang Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pac Lunches | 74a Black Bull Lane | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Conway Drive Conway Drive | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Ingol Golf Course (Closed) Tanterton Hall Road | golf, squash courts | 992 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.