Garrison Road is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 8AL is located in the Garrison electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garrison Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 8AJ, PR2 8AE, PR2 8NY, PR2 8AH, PR2 8PN, PR2 8DN, PR2 8DH, PR2 8WR, PR1 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 29.1% | 29.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.9% | 19.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 39.6% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 24.8% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 21.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 72.1% | 54.1% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 86.8% | 82.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 82.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Muslim | 37.9% | 6.5% | 31.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garrison Road was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Garrison Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 223rd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Garrison Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2025-03-28 | £322,760 |
| 4 Garrison Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-01-11 | £363,683 |
| 13 Garrison Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-05-25 | £312,573 |
| 17 Garrison Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2014-11-28 | £552,955 |
| 10 Garrison Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2013-10-18 | £278,969 |
PR2 8AL 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.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdale Junior School St Stephen's Road , PR1 6TD | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdale Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thoma's More High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AA | - not rated | 404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield School Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6AA | - not rated | 404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 463 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | - not rated | 463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos | 156 Watling Street Road | 177 yd | |
| Brunchin | 235 Blackpool Road | 512 yd | |
| Holme Slack Pantry | 38a Holme Slack Lane | 605 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited (Invincibles Pavilion) | Preston North End Football Stadium, Sir Tom Finney Way | 643 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited (Sir Tom Finney Lounge) | Preston North End Football Stadium, Sir Tom Finney Way | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale Sports and Social Club | Lonsdale Social Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 345 yd | |
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 646 yd | |
| Fulwood Club | Fulwood Bowling Club, 75 Victoria Road | 890 yd | |
| Deepdale Labour Club | Deepdale Labour Club, 287 Skeffington Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnas Pizzeria | 38 Watling Street Road | 459 yd | |
| Smoke Doner Kebab | 34 Watling Street Road | 465 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited | Alan Kelley Unit 10k, Lowthorpe Road | 521 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited | Alan Kelly Beer Unit 11B, Lowthorpe Road | 521 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited | Invincibles - Unit 7i, Lowthorpe Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | J Sainsbury Supermarket, Flintoff Way | 305 yd | |
| Londis | 42-46 Holme Slack Lane | 605 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 870 yd | |
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Emaan Superstore | Units 1 to 3, 180 Skeffington Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Barracks WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Moor Park MOOR PARK MOOR PARK MOOR PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 774 yd | |
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 919 yd |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 1,021 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.