Avonbridge is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3RE 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 Avonbridge, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3NP, PR2 3UT, PR2 3UU, PR2 3NN, PR2 3SX, PR2 3RD, PR2 3US, PR2 3WH, PR2 3SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 3RE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR2 3RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 18.5% | 26.8% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 55.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 51.1% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 10.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 42.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.8% | 82.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 94.4% | 86.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 86.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avonbridge was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avonbridge has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 61st lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Avonbridge, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-06 | £220,164 |
| 12 Avonbridge, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2024-07-15 | £247,269 |
| 17 Avonbridge, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-09-26 | £228,614 |
| 5 Avonbridge, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-10-02 | £233,243 |
| 5 Avonbridge, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-12-21 | £161,974 |
PR2 3RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 5,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 1,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Broughton PR3 5JB | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,763 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 | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 5,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,551 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7 Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 424 yd | |
| Sai Surbhi | 323-325 Garstang Road | 739 yd | |
| The Ginger Bistro | 333 Garstang Road | 739 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 286 Garstang Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club | Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road | 639 yd | |
| Phantom Winger | 398 Garstang Road | 641 yd | |
| The Black Bull Hotel | 315 Garstang Road | 739 yd | |
| Crafty Beggars Ale House | 284b Garstang Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit Six, Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Grasshoppers Rfc LIGHTFOOT GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 714 yd |
| Conway Drive Conway Drive | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Fulwood Driving Range And Golf Academy (Closed) Lightfoot Lane | golf, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Fulwood Amateurs Afc LIGHTFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,088 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.