Greenacres is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 7DA is located in the Cadley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenacres, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 7DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 7DB, PR2 7HA, PR2 7ER, PR2 3WE, PR2 3NE, PR2 7DU, PR2 3WJ, PR4 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 7DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR2 7DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 21% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.1% | 68% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 60.4% | 50% | -10.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30% | 30% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 18.7% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 47.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 10.4% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.1% | 79.1% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 93.4% | 85.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 85.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenacres was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greenacres has the 38th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 161st lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Greenacres, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-07-11 | £405,010 |
| 37 Greenacres, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-06-17 | £359,165 |
| 26 Greenacres, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2023-10-27 | £389,219 |
| 11 Greenacres, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2021-12-08 | £406,092 |
| 39 Greenacres, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2021-10-15 | £360,496 |
PR2 7DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR2 7DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,394 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 | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 5,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7 Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit Six, Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Grasshoppers Rfc LIGHTFOOT GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 385 yd |
| Fulwood Driving Range And Golf Academy (Closed) Lightfoot Lane | golf, grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Conway Drive Conway Drive | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Fulwood Amateurs Afc LIGHTFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Ingol Golf Course (Closed) Tanterton Hall Road | golf, squash courts | 901 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 | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.4% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.