Eastgate is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3HR 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 Eastgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3JE, PR2 3JA, PR2 3HN, PR2 3HX, PR2 3HP, PR2 3JB, PR2 9XD, PR2 3HS, PR2 8XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3HR 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 3HR 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 3HR 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 Eastgate 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 Eastgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-10-02 | £289,404 |
| 19 Eastgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-09-14 | £234,004 |
| 11A Eastgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2016-08-05 | £303,219 |
| 7 Eastgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-12-08 | £293,217 |
| 17 Eastgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-11-30 | £264,829 |
PR2 3HR 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 | 3,366 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 | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,425 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 | 580 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 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 749 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 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,206 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 | 1,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,680 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 | 420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 938 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 | 1,264 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,890 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 | 768 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 769 yd | |
| Preston Business Centre - Cafe | Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road | 851 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 933 yd | |
| Preston's College | St Vincents Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 848 yd | |
| Crafty Beggars Ale House | 284b Garstang Road | 1,006 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 1,025 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 1,033 yd | |
| Fulwood Club | Fulwood Bowling Club, 75 Victoria Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pac Lunches | 74a Black Bull Lane | 304 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 750 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 804 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Preston'S College Sports Centre FULWOOD CAMPUS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,011 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.