Black Bull Lane is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3JU 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 Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3QT, PR2 3JD, PR2 3PY, PR2 3HU, PR2 3QQ, PR2 3QR, PR2 3JX, PR2 3JS, PR2 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 25.2% | 25.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 58.3% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 57.5% | 50.2% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 44% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 14.7% | 11.0% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.8% | 70.7% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 91.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Black Bull Lane was 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Black Bull Lane has the 34th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2018-03-29 | £346,068 |
| 42 Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-03-21 | £330,793 |
| 44 Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2006-06-20 | £423,606 |
| 44 Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2002-01-25 | £281,088 |
| 42 Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2000-06-23 | £396,564 |
PR2 3JU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PR2 3JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,307 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 | 12 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,289 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 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 750 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 | 1,136 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 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,318 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 | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,664 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 | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 858 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 | 1,646 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,061 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 | 499 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 501 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 769 yd | |
| Preston Business Centre - Cafe | Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road | 1,009 yd | |
| PlayFootball.net | Tulketh High School, Tag Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 486 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 802 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pac Lunches | 74a Black Bull Lane | 333 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 615 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 671 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 911 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.