Franklands Drive is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6RY 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 Franklands Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6SA, PR2 6SB, PR2 6RH, PR2 6RU, PR2 6PX, PR2 6RL, PR2 6RX, PR2 6PT, PR2 6RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 6RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 46.9% | 46.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 42% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 36.6% | 46.9% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 32.4% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around PR2 6RY this area, 28.5% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 28.5% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 16.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.4% | 81.7% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 94% | 89.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 89.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franklands Drive was 328.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.9% higher than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Franklands Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brookfield and the 30th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Franklands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-09-25 | £127,905 |
| 50 Franklands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-04-12 | £79,609 |
| 38A Franklands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2020-03-05 | £89,837 |
| 38A Franklands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2020-03-05 | £105,051 |
| 40 Franklands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-02-15 | £119,733 |
PR2 6RY 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Maria Goretti Infant School Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | - not rated | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | - not rated | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue , Ribbleton PR2 6PS | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 890 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 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 3,684 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 | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,180 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 | 534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Birches Independent School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip n Climb Preston Ltd | 1b Wyder Court | 451 yd | |
| Red Scar Cafe | C12, Red Scar Industrial Estate, Longridge Road | 559 yd | |
| Betties Kitchen | Recycling Lives, Longridge Road | 700 yd | |
| E H Booth Co Ltd | Booths Central Office, Longridge Road | 700 yd | |
| E H Booth Co Ltd - Canteen | Ambient Warehouse, Bluebell Way | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gamull | 80-86 Longridge Road | 476 yd | |
| The Norman Jepson | Norman Jepson Travel Inn, Bluebell Way | 831 yd | |
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 907 yd | |
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacinos | 1 Hazel Grove | 261 yd | |
| Quick Shakes | 69 Grange Avenue | 367 yd | |
| Delhi 8 | 8 Gamull Lane | 442 yd | |
| Figaros | 6 Gamull Lane | 442 yd | |
| Mister Eaters | 55b Longridge Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quicksave | 104 Longridge Road | 196 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 60-62 Longridge Road | 476 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Maria Goretti Primary School GAMULL LANE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 918 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.