Ullswater Road is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 8AT 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 Ullswater Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 8AS, PR2 8AD, PR2 8AR, PR2 8AU, PR2 8BB, PR2 8AQ, PR2 6XR, PR2 8AP, PR2 8FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 8AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 50.2% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 43.4% | 49.8% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 33.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 50.2% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 12% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 26.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 21.3% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.7% | 73.5% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 90% | 83.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ullswater Road was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ullswater Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 115th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ullswater Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-11-24 | £199,141 |
| 34 Ullswater Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-02-28 | £195,328 |
| 4 Ullswater Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2021-12-17 | £174,123 |
| 12 Ullswater Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-02-17 | £166,190 |
| 30 Ullswater Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-12-16 | £191,777 |
PR2 8AT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsands Community Primary School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 1,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Golf Club | Preston Golf Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 570 yd | |
| Holme Slack Pantry | 38a Holme Slack Lane | 624 yd | |
| Marinos | 156 Watling Street Road | 683 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 696 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit Fc2d - Nandos, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 106 yd | |
| Lonsdale Sports and Social Club | Lonsdale Social Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 789 yd | |
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee and Vape | 220 Watling Street Road | 83 yd | |
| Phatt Flavours | 222 Watling Street Road | 106 yd | |
| Empire Takeaway | 216 Watling Street Road | 106 yd | |
| King Kod | 228 Watling Street Road | 106 yd | |
| Spice King | 103 Ronaldsway | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | J Sainsbury Supermarket, Flintoff Way | 623 yd | |
| Londis | 42-46 Holme Slack Lane | 624 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 696 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 815 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Barracks WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 742 yd |
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.