Blackpool Road is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6BX 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 Blackpool Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6EA, PR2 6DE, PR2 6BQ, PR1 5SE, PR1 5SJ, PR1 5RX, PR2 6DA, PR2 6DJ, PR2 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 6BX 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 6BX 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 Blackpool Road was 140.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackpool Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brookfield and the 135th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, 89 - 91 Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £15,000,000 | 2023-10-31 | £15,320,388 |
| 55 Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-04-13 | £235,697 |
| 74 - 76 Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-12-13 | £289,541 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket, 89 - 91 Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2016-07-29 | £683,434 |
| 80 Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2014-08-26 | £154,698 |
PR2 6BX 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 | 2,328 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 | 320 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Ribbleton Avenue , PR1 5RU | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of Preston High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 664 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' High School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 5BY | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' Secondary School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 6QL | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, 89-91 Blackpool Road | 375 yd | |
| Miller Road Cafe | 154 Miller Road | 400 yd | |
| Subway | Unit Fc2a, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 431 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit Fc2d - Nandos, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 467 yd | |
| KFC | Unit Fc1 - Kfc, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club | Acregate Labour Club, Warner Road | 648 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 844 yd | |
| Hesketh Arms | 421 New Hall Lane | 845 yd | |
| Wilbraham Club | 64 Geoffrey Street | 953 yd | |
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbards Preston Limited | 41 Blackpool Road | 212 yd | |
| Don Mario | 49 Blackpool Road | 212 yd | |
| GFC | 45 Blackpool Road | 212 yd | |
| Chillies | 37 Blackpool Road | 343 yd | |
| Tung Lok | 152 Miller Road | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | 89-91 Blackpool Road | 280 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 347 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 242 Ribbleton Lane | 757 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 813 yd | |
| Londis | 42-46 Holme Slack Lane | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West View Leisure Centre WEST VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Ribbleton Park NEW HALL LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Callon All Weather Pitch CHURCH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,031 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.