Munro Crescent is in Ribbleton, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 6YL 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 Munro Crescent, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6YP, PR2 6YJ, PR2 6YN, PR2 6YH, PR2 6AJ, PR2 6BE, PR2 6BB, PR2 6YU, PR2 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 6YL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 50.5% | 47.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 29.2% | 33.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 47.9% | 57.2% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 10.9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.2% | 24% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 29% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 20.9% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.7% | 69.5% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.5% | 86.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 90.9% | 86.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Munro Crescent was 122.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Munro Crescent has the 25th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 156th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Munro Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2025-03-13 | £167,851 |
| 6 Munro Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-10-22 | £78,427 |
| 9 Munro Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-08-20 | £120,265 |
| 40 Munro Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2019-11-08 | £146,320 |
| 38 Munro Crescent, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-05-17 | £190,722 |
PR2 6YL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 714 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 |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community 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 | 1,922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,547 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 | 2,698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 3,007 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 | 2,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,978 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 | 982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,849 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 | 914 yd | |
| KFC | Unit Fc1 - Kfc, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 914 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 914 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 914 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit Fc4, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 342 yd | |
| The Ribble Lodge | 199-201 Ribbleton Avenue | 368 yd | |
| The Gamull | 80-86 Longridge Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky | 4 Floyd Road | 298 yd | |
| Kim Yin | 1 Langcliffe Road | 528 yd | |
| Winkclemans | 25 Langcliffe Road | 528 yd | |
| Roosters | 23 Langcliffe Road | 528 yd | |
| Mister Eaters | 55b Longridge Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue | 368 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 573 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 614 yd | |
| One Stop Store | 119 Ribbleton Avenue | 657 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 60-62 Longridge Road | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School RIBBLETON HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| St Maria Goretti Primary School GAMULL LANE | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Preston Grange Primary School Grange Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 980 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 | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.