The Paddock is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 8GN is located in the Sharoe Green 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 The Paddock, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 8GH, PR2 8GP, PR2 8GR, PR2 8GL, PR2 8GJ, PR2 8HW, PR2 8HL, PR2 8FY, PR2 8FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 8GN is primarily male, with 59.1% of the population 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 | 38.6% | 40.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 61.4% | 59.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR2 8GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.6% | 58.8% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 15.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -28.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 35.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 21.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 18.2% | 16.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 32.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80% | 80.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 86.7% | 76.8% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 11.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 76.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.3% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddock was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% higher than the Garrison average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddock has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison and the 172nd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 The Paddock, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2023-03-31 | £60,323 |
| 89 The Paddock, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-02-06 | £74,858 |
| 87 The Paddock, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2011-06-24 | £84,891 |
| 89 The Paddock, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2005-03-15 | £87,054 |
| 89 The Paddock, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,500 | 2004-06-04 | £74,070 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH | - not rated | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Primary School Sherwood Way , Fulwood PR2 9GA | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Preston Vicarage Lane , PR2 8DW | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's More High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby School Lytham Road , Fulwood PR2 4JA | - not rated | 692 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 759 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AA | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield School Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6AA | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston's College | St Vincents Road | 429 yd | |
| Preston's College | St Vincents Road | 429 yd | |
| Preston's College | St Vincents Road | 429 yd | |
| Prestons | Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 761 yd | |
| Preston Golf Club | Preston Golf Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Way | 692 yd | |
| Lonsdale Sports and Social Club | Lonsdale Social Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amonbagh Takeaway | 2 Sharoe Green Lane | 884 yd | |
| Bintang Wok | 4 Sharoe Green Lane | 884 yd | |
| Nonnas Pizzeria | 38 Watling Street Road | 953 yd | |
| Smoke Doner Kebab | 34 Watling Street Road | 960 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 256 Sharoe Green Lane | 942 yd | |
| Asda Store | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 1,003 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Preston'S College Sports Centre FULWOOD CAMPUS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 427 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 763 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 | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 36.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 36.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.