Fowler Street is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3QD 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 Fowler Street, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3QE, PR2 3QB, PR2 3AQ, PR2 3AR, PR2 3QH, PR2 3PT, PR2 3AU, PR2 3AP, PR2 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR2 3QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 43.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 35.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 51.9% | 48.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.5% | 18.8% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 34.9% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 17.8% | 12.2% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.1% | 67.4% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 97.2% | 86.9% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 85.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fowler Street was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fowler Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 84th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fowler Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-02-15 | £133,519 |
| 7 Fowler Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-09-07 | £160,626 |
| 13 Fowler Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2019-03-08 | £119,396 |
| 15 Fowler Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-03-07 | £173,278 |
| 7 Fowler Street, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-04-21 | £131,489 |
PR2 3QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3QD 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,927 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 | 429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,073 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 | 1,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,883 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 | 82 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 83 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 385 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 890 yd | |
| Preston Business Centre - Cafe | Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 386 yd | |
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 642 yd | |
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 681 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 706 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 233 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 391 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 526 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 623 yd | |
| The New Chui Kwan | 380 Blackpool Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 813 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 891 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 892 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 972 yd | |
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,066 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.