Athelstan Fold is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3SS is located in the Cadley 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 Athelstan Fold, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3RN, PR2 2LZ, PR2 3SR, PR2 2EX, PR2 3RR, PR2 3TZ, PR2 3RQ, PR2 2EY, PR2 3RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 3SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.7% | 49.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 24.5% | 31.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 9% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 42.3% | 49.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.2% | 14.9% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 26.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 89.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 93.7% | 93.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athelstan Fold was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Athelstan Fold has the 6th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 31st lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Athelstan Fold, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,500 | 2023-12-06 | £206,472 |
| 20 Athelstan Fold, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2023-10-02 | £199,092 |
| 1 Athelstan Fold, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-29 | £210,633 |
| 18 Athelstan Fold, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-08-06 | £215,389 |
| 10 Athelstan Fold, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-04-14 | £210,108 |
PR2 3SS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR2 3SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,223 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 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 1,998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,025 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 | 2,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,703 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 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar Preston | 415 Blackpool Road | 589 yd | |
| PlayFootball.net | Tulketh High School, Tag Lane | 604 yd | |
| Clockwork Bistro | 216 Tulketh Brow | 619 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 622 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 423 yd | |
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 560 yd | |
| The Tap End | 450 Blackpool Road | 604 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 605 yd | |
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 3, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 550 yd | |
| Delicachix | 14 Woodplumpton Road | 553 yd | |
| 3BZ / Curry Drive | 434 Blackpool Road | 558 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 438 Blackpool Road | 558 yd | |
| Mango Tree | 428 Blackpool Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 210 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 550 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 589 yd | |
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 715 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 | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.