Hillcroft, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	51.7%	1.0%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.3%	48.3%	-1.0%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 3NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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	21.1%	21.7%	0.6%	37.9%	-16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	61.1%	-0.2%	44.2%	16.9%
Separated	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.6%	7.5%	-1.1%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	7%	8%	1.0%	6.1%	1.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.7%	47.2%	-5.5%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	33.7%	36.8%	3.1%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	11.7%	13.4%	1.7%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	2%	2.6%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.2%	16.4%	6.2%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	3.5%	-8.2%	9.6%	-6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	10.6%	-2.3%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	7%	8%	1.0%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	18.1%	7.2%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	42.6%	39.8%	-2.8%	33.8%	6.0%
Other	4.7%	3.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	6.3%	7.5%	1.2%	3.1%	4.4%
Pakistani	0.3%	5.2%	4.9%	2.7%	2.5%
Other Asian	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	89.3%	80.9%	-8.4%	81.4%	-0.5%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% 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	94.3%	90.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	7.4%
European Union	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	6.7%	3.0%	5.6%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	90.3%	-3.7%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.3%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.9%	37.2%	-16.3%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Hindu	3.7%	1.7%	2.0%
Muslim	7.8%	6.5%	1.3%
Sikh	4.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Hillcroft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcroft was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hillcroft has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 131st lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in PR2 3NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Hillcroft are based on 15 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 Hillcroft, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR2 3NQ

Average Price
£296,413

Semi-Detached
£297,040

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£295,471

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillcroft

Average Price
£294,564

Semi-Detached
£285,206

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£302,752

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on HillcroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Hillcroft, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,500	2023-10-09	£255,181
2 Hillcroft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-08-27	£310,683
17 Hillcroft, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,000	2014-10-24	£265,615
5 Hillcroft, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2011-10-24	£302,293
3 Hillcroft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2011-09-23	£241,736

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR2 3NQ

Employment

PR2 3NQ 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 3NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	35
Education	18
Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	4,866 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE	3out of 4	442 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP	3out of 4	690 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA	4out of 4	1,172 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX	3out of 4	1,562 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Meadowfield , Fulwood PR2 9RE	4out of 4	1,564 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	923 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	1,482 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY	3out of 4	1,647 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ	4out of 4	1,665 yd	Community 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	2,057 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	2,177 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	5,181 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	1,569 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD	- not rated	1,818 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	3out of 4	2,420 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA	- not rated	3,246 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA	3out of 4	3,282 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	Unit 7 Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway	701 yd
Sai Surbhi	323-325 Garstang Road	743 yd
The Ginger Bistro	333 Garstang Road	743 yd
Costa Coffee	286 Garstang Road	831 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Black Bull Hotel	315 Garstang Road	743 yd
Crafty Beggars Ale House	284b Garstang Road	879 yd
Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club	Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road	896 yd
Phantom Winger	398 Garstang Road	901 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Subway	Unit Six, Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway		701 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway		701 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Conway Drive Conway Drive	grass pitches	425 yd
Preston Grasshoppers Rfc LIGHTFOOT GREEN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	697 yd
Fulwood Driving Range And Golf Academy (Closed) Lightfoot Lane	golf, grass pitches	777 yd
Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	857 yd
Fulwood Amateurs Afc LIGHTFOOT LANE	grass pitches	961 yd
Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD	grass pitches	978 yd
Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	986 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	36 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	42.09 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	42.09 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s

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