Pine Close is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6PL is located in the Ribbleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pine Close, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6PR, PR2 6QT, PR2 6RJ, PR2 6PG, PR2 6FR, PR2 6RE, PR2 6PF, PR2 6FL, PR2 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 6PL is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 6PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 52.7% | 54.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 18.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 17.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.1% | 37.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 34.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 22.6% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 23% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 85.4% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 73.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 73.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 18% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 73.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 9.3% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pine Close was 200.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% higher than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pine Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 86th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pine Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2018-07-13 | £48,472 |
| 2 Pine Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,500 | 2016-07-05 | £50,407 |
| 2 Pine Close, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,950 | 2006-06-06 | £52,459 |
PR2 6PL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue , Ribbleton PR2 6PS | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | 2out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Farringdon Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6LX | 2out of 4 | 740 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 | 2,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 3,237 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 | 3,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 3,597 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 | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,676 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 | 504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Scar Cafe | C12, Red Scar Industrial Estate, Longridge Road | 888 yd | |
| Clip n Climb Preston Ltd | 1b Wyder Court | 903 yd | |
| Nanny Nancy's | 56 Pope Lane | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gamull | 80-86 Longridge Road | 99 yd | |
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 460 yd | |
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Eaters | 55b Longridge Road | 166 yd | |
| Quick Shakes | 69 Grange Avenue | 197 yd | |
| Delhi 8 | 8 Gamull Lane | 204 yd | |
| Figaros | 6 Gamull Lane | 204 yd | |
| Pacinos | 1 Hazel Grove | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 60-62 Longridge Road | 99 yd | |
| Quicksave | 104 Longridge Road | 268 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue | 600 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 931 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 199 yd |
| St Maria Goretti Primary School GAMULL LANE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School RIBBLETON HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 771 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.