Heathfield Drive is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6SX 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 Heathfield Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6TE, PR2 6TD, PR2 6TJ, PR2 6UJ, PR2 6TL, PR2 6UB, PR2 6UE, PR2 6TN, PR2 6SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 6SX 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 | 51.7% | 50.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 1.1% | 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 area around PR2 6SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 50% | 58.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 28.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 5.7% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.2% | 45.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 35.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 25.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 17.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.2% | 90.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 93.7% | 89.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathfield Drive was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heathfield Drive has the 29th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Brookfield and the 185th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Heathfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-21 | £133,083 |
| 27 Heathfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-07-24 | £115,246 |
| 48 Heathfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-02-17 | £131,296 |
| 43 Heathfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-11-28 | £123,069 |
| 39 Heathfield Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-10-26 | £122,390 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Infant School Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | - not rated | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 2,710 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 | 2,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Birches Independent School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 444 yd | |
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 599 yd | |
| The Gamull | 80-86 Longridge Road | 661 yd | |
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 860 yd | |
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Yin | 1 Langcliffe Road | 194 yd | |
| Winkclemans | 25 Langcliffe Road | 194 yd | |
| Roosters | 23 Langcliffe Road | 194 yd | |
| Blue Sky | 4 Floyd Road | 536 yd | |
| Mister Eaters | 55b Longridge Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 295 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 300 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue | 599 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 60-62 Longridge Road | 661 yd | |
| Quicksave | 104 Longridge Road | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| St Maria Goretti Primary School GAMULL LANE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 951 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.