Briar Grove is in Ingol, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3UR 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 Briar Grove, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3UP, PR2 3TY, PR2 3UN, PR2 3UB, PR2 3TB, PR2 3TA, PR2 3UA, PR2 3TX, PR2 3UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 3UR, 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 Briar Grove was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briar Grove has the 46th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 177th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Briar Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-07 | £175,149 |
| 15 Briar Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-16 | £114,597 |
| 5 Briar Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-04-06 | £177,185 |
| 7 Briar Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-08-26 | £130,354 |
| 14 Briar Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-07-25 | £128,466 |
PR2 3UR 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 3UR 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 | 4,047 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 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,780 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 | 2,529 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 | 2,619 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 | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons | 7 Granton Walk | 384 yd | |
| PlayFootball.net | Tulketh High School, Tag Lane | 391 yd | |
| The Bistro | The Courtyards, Dovedale Avenue | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willos | Ingol Social Club, Whitby Avenue | 553 yd | |
| St Anthonys Social Centre | St Anthonys Annexe, St Anthonys Drive | 954 yd | |
| Parkfield Labour Club | Parkfield Labour Club, Fulshaw Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 1 Granton Walk | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Late Shop | 15-17 Granton Walk | 384 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 618 yd | |
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Ingol Community Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Ingol Methodist Church Hall TAG LANE | 590 yd | |
| Haslam Park HASLAM PARK HASLAM PARK BRISTOW AVENUE | tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic High School ST. ANTHONYS DRIVE | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.