Stratford Drive is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3HU 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 Stratford Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3JS, PR2 3JL, PR2 3JU, PR2 3JD, PR2 3JB, PR2 3JT, PR2 3HT, PR2 3QT, PR2 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 23.3% | 29.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 53% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 48.3% | 39.9% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 37.2% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 23.3% | 19.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 42.8% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 25.4% | 36.6% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 33.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 65.5% | 54% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 92.2% | 83.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 83.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.6% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 34.5% | 6.5% | 28.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Drive was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stratford Drive has the 25th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 89th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Stratford Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-31 | £162,957 |
| 43 Stratford Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-16 | £204,094 |
| 18 Stratford Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-04-25 | £257,723 |
| 24 Stratford Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,950 | 2022-02-11 | £240,279 |
| 28 Stratford Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-01 | £196,172 |
PR2 3HU 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 3HU 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 | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,027 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 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,226 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 | 1,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,606 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 | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 805 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 | 1,552 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 515 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 516 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 744 yd | |
| Preston Business Centre - Cafe | Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 608 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 802 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pac Lunches | 74a Black Bull Lane | 329 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 596 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 613 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 883 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 956 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 994 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.