Morris Crescent is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6BN 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 Morris Crescent, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6BL, PR2 6BQ, PR1 6ES, PR2 6DH, PR2 6DN, PR1 6EU, PR2 6DD, PR2 6DJ, PR2 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 6BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.6% | 35.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 42.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 6BN this area, 33.2% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 33.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 18.5% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80% | 81% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 89.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morris Crescent was 128.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morris Crescent has the 24th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 147th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Morris Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-21 | £166,346 |
| 16 Morris Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-15 | £182,859 |
| 14 Morris Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-12-03 | £177,515 |
| 11 Morris Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-09-28 | £179,062 |
| 27 Morris Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-09-17 | £132,772 |
PR2 6BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Emerson Road , PR1 5SN | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,825 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 | 2,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandos | Unit Fc2d - Nandos, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 317 yd | |
| KFC | Unit Fc1 - Kfc, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 317 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 317 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 317 yd | |
| Subway | Unit Fc2a, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 905 yd | |
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 916 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 931 yd | |
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 937 yd | |
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice King | 103 Ronaldsway | 441 yd | |
| Parmigiano | 105 Ronaldsway | 441 yd | |
| GFC | 45 Blackpool Road | 450 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards Preston Limited | 41 Blackpool Road | 450 yd | |
| Don Mario | 49 Blackpool Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 306 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 332 yd | |
| Londis | 42-46 Holme Slack Lane | 741 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 893 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 900 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.