Millhaven is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3ST 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 Millhaven, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3SD, PR2 3HD, PR2 2HF, PR2 3SF, PR2 3HB, PR2 3YS, PR2 3EJ, PR2 3RW, PR2 3RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 3ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.5% | 49.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 22.1% | 28.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 54.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 46.7% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 41% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 8.3% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.1% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 40.1% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.5% | 10.5% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.6% | 76.8% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 97.4% | 90.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 89.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 67.6% | 46.2% | 21.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millhaven was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millhaven has the 10th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

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 Millhaven, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-31 | £171,187 |
| 6 Millhaven, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,300 | 2021-09-10 | £129,221 |
| 8 Millhaven, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-12-20 | £181,411 |
| 3 Millhaven, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-03-23 | £196,907 |
| 1A Millhaven, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2014-05-21 | £179,568 |
PR2 3ST 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,133 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 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 1,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Community 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 | 1,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 810 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | 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 | 317 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 319 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 636 yd | |
| PlayFootball.net | Tulketh High School, Tag Lane | 858 yd | |
| Brown Sugar Preston | 415 Blackpool Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 395 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 574 yd | |
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 846 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 861 yd | |
| Tulketh Tap Room | 218 Tulketh Brow | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 502 yd | |
| The New Chui Kwan | 380 Blackpool Road | 655 yd | |
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 681 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1b, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 714 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 612 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 2, Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road | 733 yd | |
| Spar | 439 Blackpool Road | 865 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,042 yd |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,094 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.