Boys Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 3QW 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%

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 3QW 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%

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	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Boys Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boys 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.

Boys 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR2 3QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Boys Lane are based on 104 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 Boys Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR2 3QW

Average Price
£156,647

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£156,647

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boys Lane

Average Price
£172,104

Semi-Detached
£266,346

Terraced
£123,661

Detached
£306,000

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,734

Other
£127,919

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boys LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Boys Court Boys Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2018-02-28	£141,327
Flat 10 Boys Court Boys Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,000	2016-01-29	£151,703
Flat 4 Boys Court Boys Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£137,500	2008-02-21	£137,369
Flat 5 Boys Court Boys Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2008-02-05	£119,885
Flat 2 Boys Court Boys Lane, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£139,950	2007-04-18	£142,260

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR2 3QW

Employment

PR2 3QW 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 3QW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	3,573 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	261 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	3out of 4	451 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA	4out of 4	467 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE	3out of 4	1,428 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN	2out of 4	1,449 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR	1out of 4	515 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	1,110 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	1,255 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT	2out of 4	2,537 yd	Foundation 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	1,509 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	3,924 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	821 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	3out of 4	1,120 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	1,546 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA	- not rated	1,978 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA	3out of 4	2,253 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
St Cuthberts Church Centre	Lytham Road	765 yd
Cadley Football Club	Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive	766 yd
PlayFootball.net	Tulketh High School, Tag Lane	1,029 yd
Cafe Maria's	293 Plungington Road	1,039 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St Anthonys Social Centre	St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive		503 yd
The Brook Tavern	403 Brook Street		1,070 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pac Lunches	74a Black Bull Lane	143 yd
Nobletts Fish & Chips	333 Plungington Road	885 yd
New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway	32 Hardcastle Road	929 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cadley Spar	116-118 Woodplumpton Road		1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	406 yd
Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE	grass pitches	421 yd
Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE	grass pitches	427 yd
Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	520 yd
Mill Lane MILL LANE	grass pitches	552 yd
Conway Drive Conway Drive	grass pitches	964 yd
Playfootball Preston TAG LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	989 yd
Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,001 yd
Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane	grass pitches	1,075 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%

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