Bowlingfield, Ingol, Preston, PR2 7DD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 7DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.1%	51.8%	-4.3%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	43.9%	48.2%	4.3%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 7DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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	47.3%	51.4%	4.1%	37.9%	13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	29.3%	31.9%	2.6%	44.2%	-12.3%
Separated	5.9%	3.2%	-2.7%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	13.8%	8.6%	-5.2%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	3.7%	4.9%	1.2%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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	45.8%	42.6%	-3.2%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	38.7%	30.9%	-7.8%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	8.1%	16.9%	8.8%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	5.2%	6.4%	1.2%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	1.2%	2.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.3%	22.5%	0.2%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.7%	11.2%	-9.5%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	17.6%	-0.5%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	5.9%	0.6%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	11.8%	-4.7%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	10.6%	27.8%	17.2%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	6.4%	3.2%	-3.2%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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)
Indian	1.5%	2.4%	0.9%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93%	92.3%	-0.7%	81.4%	10.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	91.2%	0.4%	83.2%	8.0%
European Union	5.5%	5.2%	-0.3%	6.1%	-0.9%
Africa	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	90.1%	0.1%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.7%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	1.6%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.5%	76.7%	-13.2%
Poland	2.8%	1.3%	1.5%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	30.9%	13.5%	17.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49%	37.2%	11.8%
Christian	40.6%	46.2%	-5.6%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Bowlingfield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowlingfield was 263.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 301.2% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bowlingfield has the 4th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 55th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PR2 7DD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bowlingfield are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bowlingfield, Ingol, Preston, PR2 7DD

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR2 7DD

Average Price
£138,198

Semi-Detached
£166,739

Terraced
£126,782

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bowlingfield

Average Price
£128,270

Semi-Detached
£150,214

Terraced
£126,201

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£70,919

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BowlingfieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Bowlingfield, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2026-01-21	£78,903
21 Bowlingfield, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£137,000	2025-03-14	£144,237
24 Bowlingfield, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£106,000	2023-11-10	£116,232
2 Bowlingfield, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,950	2021-11-12	£181,417
1 Bowlingfield, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2018-12-14	£167,822

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR2 7DD

Employment

PR2 7DD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Retired	21
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	10
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	11
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	8
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	5,036 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX	3out of 4	224 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP	3out of 4	961 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP	- not rated	961 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE	3out of 4	972 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP	3out of 4	1,087 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tulketh Community Sports College Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TX	- not rated	1,107 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	3out of 4	1,509 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	- not rated	1,606 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR	- not rated	1,692 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR	3out of 4	1,692 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR	- not rated	3,102 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	5,446 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langdale Academy for Personalised Learning 265 Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TY	- not rated	1,055 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Focus Education Cottam Business Centre , Cottam Lane PR2 1AF	- not rated	2,300 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD	- not rated	2,487 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN	- not rated	2,602 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	- not rated	2,693 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre	Tanterton Village Centre, Kidsgrove	284 yd
The Bistro	The Courtyards, Dovedale Avenue	694 yd
The Kinder Hub at Cottam	Merrytrees Lane	852 yd
Barons	7 Granton Walk	968 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Guild Merchant	440 Tag Lane	320 yd
The Ancient Oak	The Ancient Oak, Merrytrees Lane	850 yd
Willos	Ingol Social Club, Whitby Avenue	946 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Seniors	1 Granton Walk		967 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	Tanterton Hall Road		337 yd
Co-Operative Late Shop	15-17 Granton Walk		968 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tanterton Playing Fields BOWLINGFIELD	grass pitches	67 yd
Ingol Golf Course (Closed) Tanterton Hall Road	golf, squash courts	386 yd
Ingol Methodist Church Hall TAG LANE		769 yd
Fulwood Amateurs Afc LIGHTFOOT LANE	grass pitches	951 yd
Ingol Community Primary School WHITBY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	20.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	21.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.03 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.