Greenlands Crescent is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6AP is located in the Brookfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenlands Crescent, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6QN, PR2 6AQ, PR2 6AR, PR2 6BA, PR2 6AA, PR2 6AS, PR2 6QQ, PR2 6AD, PR2 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 6AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 32.7% | 32.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 55.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.4% | 44.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 36.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 26% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 22.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 15% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 17% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.9% | 58.6% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 78.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 13.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 77.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 22.8% | 6.5% | 16.3% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenlands Crescent was 192.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% higher than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenlands Crescent has the 15th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 93rd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Greenlands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-08-31 | £102,112 |
| 19 Greenlands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-11-05 | £104,050 |
| 7 Greenlands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-03-20 | £108,128 |
| 10 Greenlands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2017-05-05 | £86,187 |
| 7 Greenlands Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2010-09-30 | £66,830 |
PR2 6AP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Farringdon Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6LX | 2out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | 2out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue , Ribbleton PR2 6PS | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 3,272 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 | 2,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Nancy's | 56 Pope Lane | 872 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit Fc2d - Nandos, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 967 yd | |
| KFC | Unit Fc1 - Kfc, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 967 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 967 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 251 yd | |
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 421 yd | |
| The Gamull | 80-86 Longridge Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky | 4 Floyd Road | 235 yd | |
| Carlitos Pizza | 198c Miller Road | 719 yd | |
| Mister Eaters | 55b Longridge Road | 767 yd | |
| Kim Yin | 1 Langcliffe Road | 848 yd | |
| Winkclemans | 25 Langcliffe Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue | 251 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 198 Miller Road | 715 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 60-62 Longridge Road | 841 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School RIBBLETON HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 46.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.