Beech Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3NB 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	48.8%	50.6%	1.8%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	51.2%	49.4%	-1.8%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 3NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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	23.6%	21.3%	-2.3%	37.9%	-16.6%
Married: Opposite sex	63.1%	65.9%	2.8%	44.2%	21.7%
Separated	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	6.3%	2.8%	-3.5%	9.1%	-6.3%
Widowed	5.5%	8.1%	2.6%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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 (88.6%) 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	55.7%	58.4%	2.7%	48.4%	10.0%
Good health	30.7%	30.2%	-0.5%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	11.1%	11.4%	0.3%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 3NB this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.6%	7.1%	-2.5%	18.2%	-11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	7.6%	-0.9%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	8.5%	-7.4%	13.4%	-4.9%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.7%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	14.7%	1.8%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	45.4%	55%	9.6%	33.8%	21.2%
Other	4.1%	2.4%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	5.4%	8.2%	2.8%	3.1%	5.1%
Pakistani	2.4%	4.9%	2.5%	2.7%	2.2%
Other Asian	3.6%	4.1%	0.5%	1.6%	2.5%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	86.7%	79.5%	-7.2%	81.4%	-1.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	91%	93.1%	2.1%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	6%	3.7%	-2.3%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.7%	92.7%	2.0%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0.6%	6.5%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6%	0%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.7%	76.7%	18.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	4.1%	13.5%	-9.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	10.5%	37.2%	-26.7%
Christian	70.9%	46.2%	24.7%
Muslim	15.4%	6.5%	8.9%
Sikh	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%

Safety

Is Beech Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Drive was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Beech Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PR2 3NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beech Drive are based on 84 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beech Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR2 3NB

Average Price
£391,270

Semi-Detached
£401,194

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£390,167

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beech Drive

Average Price
£249,297

Semi-Detached
£223,629

Terraced
£157,423

Detached
£360,979

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beech DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Beech Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-04-17	£389,295
12 Beech Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-10-02	£261,572
16 Beech Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2022-01-28	£426,621
16A Beech Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-08-17	£394,328
16 Beech Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2018-01-04	£310,187

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR2 3NB

Employment

PR2 3NB 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 retired residents living in PR2 3NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Education	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Construction	11
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	4,904 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP	3out of 4	230 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Meadowfield , Fulwood PR2 9RE	4out of 4	995 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE	3out of 4	1,049 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA	4out of 4	1,252 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH	3out of 4	1,258 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR	1out of 4	1,082 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	1,447 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ	4out of 4	1,525 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	4out of 4	1,834 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	1,899 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR	- not rated	1,939 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	5,167 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT	- not rated	1,157 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD	- not rated	1,794 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	3out of 4	2,532 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA	3out of 4	3,137 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU	3out of 4	3,179 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sai Surbhi	323-325 Garstang Road	432 yd
The Ginger Bistro	333 Garstang Road	432 yd
Costa Coffee	286 Garstang Road	539 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 7 Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway	654 yd
Mellors Catering Services	Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane	856 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club	Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road	351 yd
Phantom Winger	398 Garstang Road	363 yd
The Black Bull Hotel	315 Garstang Road	432 yd
Crafty Beggars Ale House	284b Garstang Road	648 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Subway	Unit Six, Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway		654 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway		654 yd
E H Booth & Co Ltd	256 Sharoe Green Lane		901 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD	grass pitches	391 yd
Conway Drive Conway Drive	grass pitches	932 yd
Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,074 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	79.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	79.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	79.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.