Overview of PR2 8EU

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Beechway is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 8EU 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 Beechway, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PR2 8BU, PR2 8BT, PR2 8EX, PR2 8ET, PR2 8ES, PR2 8BS, PR2 8BX, PR2 8DZ, PR2 8FH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 8EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.7%51.1%2.4% 51.0% 0.1%
Male51.3%48.9%-2.4% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.5%35.2%-1.3% 37.9% -2.7%
Married: Opposite sex49.6%49.2%-0.4% 44.2% 5.0%
Married: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated3.3%3.1%-0.2% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced5.7%6.3%0.6% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed4.9%4.3%-0.6% 6.1% -1.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health57.6%57.4%-0.2% 48.4% 9.0%
Good health26.9%27.7%0.8% 33.6% -5.9%
Fair health11.1%9.4%-1.7% 12.7% -3.3%
Bad health3.2%4%0.8% 4.0% 0.0%
Very bad health1.3%1.4%0.1% 1.2% 0.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.3%13.6%-5.7% 18.2% -4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.6%8.2%-0.4% 9.6% -1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.9%13.2%-0.7% 13.4% -0.2%
Apprenticeship4.5%3.1%-1.4% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.1%20.2%7.1% 16.9% 3.3%
Degree or Similar36.9%38.5%1.6% 33.8% 4.7%
Other3.7%3.1%-0.6% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%3.2%3.2% 1.1% 2.1%
Chinese1.3%1.1%-0.2% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian19.9%28.9%9.0% 3.1% 25.8%
Pakistani4.7%16.6%11.9% 2.7% 13.9%
Other Asian2.8%1.4%-1.4% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African0%0.9%0.9% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.0% -0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%1.7%1.4% 0.8% 0.9%
White66.5%45.3%-21.2% 81.4% -36.1%
Arab2.5%0%-2.5% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.6%0%-0.6% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.5%83.7%-6.8% 83.2% 0.5%
European Union0.9%3.4%2.5% 6.1% -2.7%
Africa0.3%1.7%1.4% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia8.2%11.1%2.9% 5.6% 5.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.5%83.7%-6.8% 83.2% 0.5%
10+ Years0.9%10.6%9.7% 9.8% 0.8%
5-10 Years3.2%1.4%-1.8% 2.9% -1.5%
2-5 Years0.6%2.9%2.3% 2.2% 0.7%
Less than 2 years4.7%1.4%-3.3% 1.9% -0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.1% 76.7% 7.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia2.3% 1.2% 1.1%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
No passport held7.2% 13.5% -6.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion11.5% 37.2% -25.7%
Christian34.5% 46.2% -11.7%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu3.2% 1.7% 1.5%
Muslim46.3% 6.5% 39.8%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered2.9% 6.0% -3.1%

Safety

Is Beechway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechway was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Beechway has the 13th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 58th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,700
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR2 8EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beechway are based on 73 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 Beechway, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR2 8EU

Average Price
£205,721
Semi-Detached
£203,263
Terraced
£210,637
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beechway

Average Price
£228,375
Semi-Detached
£219,407
Terraced
£203,191
Detached
£288,116
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BeechwayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Beechway, Preston, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£237,0002024-06-21 £243,512
5 Beechway, Preston, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002022-05-18 £209,180
23 Beechway, Preston, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£170,0002022-01-19 £189,152
3 Beechway, Preston, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£175,0002021-11-22 £196,172
13 Beechway, Preston, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£152,5002012-01-17 £217,229
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR2 8EU

Employment

PR2 8EU 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.

The percentage of student residents living in PR2 8EU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee77
Retired50
Part-Time Employee37
Student (economically inactive)27
Self-Employed20
Looking after home or family13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Other4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Education15
Human health and social work activities14
Construction7
Other6
Transport and storage6
Manufacturing6
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Administrative and support service activities5
Information and communication4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 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 2,723 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kennington Primary School
Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER
3out of 4 82 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ
4out of 4 1,041 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP
3out of 4 1,136 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Deepdale Community Primary School
St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD
2out of 4 1,278 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Eldon Primary School
Eldon Street , PR1 7YE
4out of 4 1,399 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College
St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA
4out of 4 628 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY
3out of 4 1,037 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT
2out of 4 1,155 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY
4out of 4 1,760 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Fulwood Academy
Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR
1out of 4 1,862 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 533 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman College
Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD
- not rated 2,860 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Larches High School
Moor Park , PR1 6AA
3out of 4 710 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acorns Primary School
Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU
3out of 4 764 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Pius X Preparatory School
200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD
- not rated 1,014 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Moorbrook School
Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB
3out of 4 1,319 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abrar Academy
34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA
- not rated 1,362 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marinos156 Watling Street Road394 yd
Preston's CollegeSt Vincents Road615 yd
Preston's CollegeSt Vincents Road615 yd
Preston's CollegeSt Vincents Road615 yd
Preston Golf ClubPreston Golf Club, Fulwood Hall Lane745 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lonsdale Sports and Social ClubLonsdale Social Club, Fulwood Hall Lane241 yd
Fulwood ClubFulwood Bowling Club, 75 Victoria Road595 yd
The White Hart230 Watling Street Road1,001 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Nonnas Pizzeria38 Watling Street Road155 yd
Smoke Doner Kebab34 Watling Street Road165 yd
Amonbagh Takeaway2 Sharoe Green Lane210 yd
Bintang Wok4 Sharoe Green Lane210 yd
Phatt Flavours222 Watling Street Road1,001 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sharoe Green Off Licence75 Watling Street Road682 yd
J Sainsbury PlcJ Sainsbury Supermarket, Flintoff Way814 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Preston'S College Sports Centre
FULWOOD CAMPUS
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts615 yd
Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club
WATLING STREET ROAD
tennis courts662 yd
Fulwood Barracks
WATLING STREET ROAD
grass pitches692 yd
Archbishop Temple School
ST. VINCENTS ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts731 yd
Preston Golf Club
FULWOOD HALL LANE
golf803 yd
Moor Park
MOOR PARK MOOR PARK MOOR PARK AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts956 yd
Lifestyle Fitness (Preston)
FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT
health and fitness suite966 yd
Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium)
SIR TOM FINNEY WAY
grass pitches1,061 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 85.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed88.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed119 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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