Kings Drive is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3HP 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 Kings Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3HX, PR2 3JZ, PR2 3HQ, PR2 3JB, PR2 3JY, PR2 3HY, PR2 3HR, PR2 3JE, PR2 3JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 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 3HP 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 | 21.7% | 26.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 59.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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% | 60.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3HP this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 40.9% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.1% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 19.8% | 35.5% | 15.7% | 3.1% | 32.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.1% | 53.1% | -26.0% | 81.4% | -28.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 93.1% | 85.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 10.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 85.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.6% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Muslim | 38.6% | 6.5% | 32.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cadley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Kings Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-03-28 | £388,535 |
| 21 Kings Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-09-06 | £444,672 |
| 37 Kings Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2019-02-01 | £359,084 |
| 44 Kings Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2018-08-24 | £275,732 |
| 46 Kings Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-09-23 | £291,201 |
PR2 3HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,475 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 | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 481 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 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 864 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 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,353 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 | 1,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,802 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 | 579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts Church Centre | Lytham Road | 781 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 782 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 994 yd | |
| Preston Business Centre - Cafe | Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 729 yd | |
| Crafty Beggars Ale House | 284b Garstang Road | 988 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pac Lunches | 74a Black Bull Lane | 144 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 835 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Conway Drive Conway Drive | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.