Coniston Road is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 8AU 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 Coniston Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 8FD, PR2 8AS, PR2 8AT, PR2 8BB, PR2 8AX, PR2 6XS, PR2 6XY, PR2 6XU, PR2 6XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 8AU 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 | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 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 | 29% | 35.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 44.9% | -11.1% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 40% | 43.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 18% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.1% | 22.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 31.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 18.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 69% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 91.4% | 80.7% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 79.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.8% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 21.4% | 6.5% | 14.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coniston Road was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coniston Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield and the 175th lowest crime rate of 448 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 risen by about 28.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Coniston Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-28 | £193,275 |
| 10 Coniston Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2019-10-04 | £192,425 |
| 12 Coniston Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-05-17 | £190,722 |
| 4 Coniston Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-12-19 | £187,890 |
| 4 Coniston Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-08-20 | £214,602 |
PR2 8AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,931 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 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsands Community Primary School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,162 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 | 1,413 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,656 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 | 1,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 1,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,864 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 | 1,149 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 620 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 678 yd | |
| Holme Slack Pantry | 38a Holme Slack Lane | 704 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit Fc2d - Nandos, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 750 yd | |
| KFC | Unit Fc1 - Kfc, Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 211 yd | |
| Lonsdale Sports and Social Club | Lonsdale Social Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 902 yd | |
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee and Vape | 220 Watling Street Road | 127 yd | |
| Phatt Flavours | 222 Watling Street Road | 211 yd | |
| Empire Takeaway | 216 Watling Street Road | 211 yd | |
| King Kod | 228 Watling Street Road | 211 yd | |
| Spice King | 103 Ronaldsway | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 678 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 692 yd | |
| Londis | 42-46 Holme Slack Lane | 704 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | J Sainsbury Supermarket, Flintoff Way | 736 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Barracks WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 778 yd |
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.