St Margarets Close is in Ingol, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 3ZU is located in the Ingol & Cottam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Margarets Close, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3ZU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 3ZD, PR2 3YY, PR2 3YP, PR2 3XA, PR2 3UY, PR2 3XD, PR2 3ZA, PR2 3XF, PR2 3XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 3ZU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR2 3ZU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 44.2% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 23.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 9.4% | 4.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 19.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 40.9% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 26.8% | -14.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 20.9% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around PR2 3ZU this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 28.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 19% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 90.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 91.8% | 90.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 90.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Close was 288.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 310.6% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Margarets Close has the highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 50th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 St Margarets Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-11-05 | £116,657 |
| 48 St Margarets Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-05-22 | £158,352 |
| 29 St Margarets Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2022-12-16 | £140,018 |
| 5 St Margarets Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-10-07 | £160,476 |
| 18 St Margarets Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-08-26 | £128,268 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottam Primary School Haydocks Lane , Cottam PR4 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,972 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 | 2,808 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 | 2,958 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 | 3,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,987 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 | 2,010 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,795 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 | 108 yd | |
| The Bistro | The Courtyards, Dovedale Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre | Tanterton Village Centre, Kidsgrove | 691 yd | |
| PlayFootball.net | Tulketh High School, Tag Lane | 764 yd | |
| The Kinder Hub at Cottam | Merrytrees Lane | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willos | Ingol Social Club, Whitby Avenue | 94 yd | |
| The Ancient Oak | The Ancient Oak, Merrytrees Lane | 828 yd | |
| The Guild Merchant | 440 Tag Lane | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 1 Granton Walk | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Late Shop | 15-17 Granton Walk | 108 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Tanterton Hall Road | 1,052 yd | |
| Cadley Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ingol Methodist Church Hall TAG LANE | 147 yd | |
| Ingol Community Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Playfootball Preston TAG LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Tanterton Playing Fields BOWLINGFIELD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Ingol Golf Course (Closed) Tanterton Hall Road | golf, squash courts | 943 yd |
| Uclan Sports Arena U C LAN SPORTS ARENA U C LAN SPORTS ARENA TOM BENSON WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.