Bexhill Road is in Ingol, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3UA is located in the Ingol & Cottam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bexhill Road, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3UB, PR2 3TW, PR2 3TY, PR2 3TA, PR2 3UR, PR2 3UP, PR2 3TS, PR2 3TU, PR2 3TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 3UA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 54.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 27.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 48.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 34.6% | 39.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 20.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.6% | 19.4% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 32.3% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.6% | 94.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 70.7% | 46.2% | 24.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bexhill Road was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bexhill Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Ashton and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Bexhill Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-28 | £146,948 |
| 23 Bexhill Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-22 | £281,639 |
| 16 Bexhill Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-08-23 | £170,587 |
| 24 Bexhill Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-29 | £244,227 |
| 5 Bexhill Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-11-16 | £202,086 |
PR2 3UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | - not rated | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Community Sports College Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TX | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 4,331 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Academy for Personalised Learning 265 Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TY | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Focus Education Cottam Business Centre , Cottam Lane PR2 1AF | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayFootball.net | Tulketh High School, Tag Lane | 309 yd | |
| Barons | 7 Granton Walk | 540 yd | |
| The Bistro | The Courtyards, Dovedale Avenue | 689 yd | |
| Volare | 458 Blackpool Road | 984 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe Bar | 497 Blackpool Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willos | Ingol Social Club, Whitby Avenue | 712 yd | |
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 824 yd | |
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 839 yd | |
| Lane Ends | 442 Blackpool Road | 976 yd | |
| The Aviary | 452 Blackpool Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 1 Granton Walk | 540 yd | |
| Tiger Belly | 468 Blackpool Road | 976 yd | |
| Delicachix | 14 Woodplumpton Road | 997 yd | |
| Honest Jon | 445 Blackpool Road | 1,018 yd | |
| 3BZ / Curry Drive | 434 Blackpool Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 461 yd | |
| Co-Operative Late Shop | 15-17 Granton Walk | 540 yd | |
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Ingol Community Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Ingol Methodist Church Hall TAG LANE | 740 yd | |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 950 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.