Tag Lane is in Ingol, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 7AA is located in the Ingol & Cottam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, PR2 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 7DQ, PR2 7AL, PR2 7DW, PR2 7BX, PR2 7AJ, PR2 7BL, PR2 7BN, PR2 7DZ, PR2 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 7AA is primarily male, with 57.8% 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 | 48.5% | 42.2% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 57.8% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
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 7AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 43.5% | 54.4% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 26% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 41% | 46.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 31.4% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 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 | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 19% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 33.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91% | 88.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 91% | 84.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 83.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tag Lane was 266.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 279.1% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tag Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 59th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 378 Tag Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-01-18 | £247,811 |
| 382 Tag Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2003-03-07 | £315,800 |
| 382 Tag Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1997-04-04 | £212,526 |
PR2 7AA 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottam Primary School Haydocks Lane , Cottam PR4 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Community 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 | 3,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 5,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre | Tanterton Village Centre, Kidsgrove | 120 yd | |
| The Kinder Hub at Cottam | Merrytrees Lane | 533 yd | |
| The Bistro | The Courtyards, Dovedale Avenue | 571 yd | |
| Barons | 7 Granton Walk | 669 yd | |
| Maxy House Pantry and Restaurant | Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guild Merchant | 440 Tag Lane | 302 yd | |
| The Ancient Oak | The Ancient Oak, Merrytrees Lane | 532 yd | |
| Willos | Ingol Social Club, Whitby Avenue | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 1 Granton Walk | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Tanterton Hall Road | 463 yd | |
| Co-Operative Late Shop | 15-17 Granton Walk | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanterton Playing Fields BOWLINGFIELD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Ingol Methodist Church Hall TAG LANE | 450 yd | |
| Ingol Golf Course (Closed) Tanterton Hall Road | golf, squash courts | 643 yd |
| Ingol Community Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Tulketh Community Sports College (Closed) Tag Lane | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.