Winter Hill Close is in Grimsargh, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 5BJ is located in the Preston Rural East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winter Hill Close, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 5BG, PR2 5BF, PR2 5BS, PR2 5BU, PR2 5AQ, PR2 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 5BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 5BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 26.1% | 33.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 55.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 60.9% | 58% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 43.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 76.7% | 17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winter Hill Close was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Winter Hill Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brookfield and the 155th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Winter Hill Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2026-02-27 | £326,027 |
| 2 Winter Hill Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2024-11-29 | £278,625 |
| 2 Winter Hill Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-27 | £274,892 |
| 4 Winter Hill Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2023-07-06 | £284,581 |
| 12 Winter Hill Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-12-20 | £216,770 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Winter Hill Close, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5BJ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 9 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Winter Hill Close, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5BJ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 9 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
PR2 5BJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School Preston Road , Grimsargh PR2 5SD | - not rated | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Infant School Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue , Ribbleton PR2 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Preston High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's RC High School Chapel Hill , Longridge PR3 2XA | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR | - not rated | 4,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR | 2out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Birches Independent School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Hall College Alston Lane , Longridge PR3 3BP | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle House | Spar Distribution Centre, Bowland View | 856 yd | |
| E H Booth Co Ltd - Canteen | Distribution Warehouse, Bluebell Way | 947 yd | |
| E H Booth Co Ltd - Canteen | Ambient Warehouse, Bluebell Way | 948 yd | |
| Wander Woods | 69 Roman Way | 977 yd | |
| E H Booth Co Ltd | Booths Central Office, Longridge Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsargh Social Club | 148 Preston Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reps Gym Preston UNIT 72 UNIT 72 LONGRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 975 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.