Hoylake Close is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 7EB is located in the Cadley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoylake Close, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 7EA, PR2 7AP, PR2 7AG, PR2 7BF, PR2 7DU, PR2 7ES, PR2 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 7EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 7EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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 | 23% | 20.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 66.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.9% | 59% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 31.4% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around PR2 7EB this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.7% | 54.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.3% | 84.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 93.3% | 91.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 76.7% | 20.5% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoylake Close was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hoylake Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 18th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hoylake Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-03-01 | £363,776 |
| 9 Hoylake Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-09-07 | £404,216 |
| 8 Hoylake Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-04-22 | £409,434 |
| 14 Hoylake Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-08-10 | £526,022 |
| 15 Hoylake Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-10-12 | £370,329 |
PR2 7EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,807 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 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,143 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 | 1,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Community 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 | 2,374 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 | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 5,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro | The Courtyards, Dovedale Avenue | 891 yd | |
| Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre | Tanterton Village Centre, Kidsgrove | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guild Merchant | 440 Tag Lane | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Tanterton Hall Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ingol Golf Course (Closed) Tanterton Hall Road | golf, squash courts | 397 yd |
| Conway Drive Conway Drive | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Tanterton Playing Fields BOWLINGFIELD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Fulwood Driving Range And Golf Academy (Closed) Lightfoot Lane | golf, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Fulwood Amateurs Afc LIGHTFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Preston Grasshoppers Rfc LIGHTFOOT GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 808 yd |
| Fulwood Academy BLACK BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 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% |
| Median download speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.