York Avenue is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 8JU is located in the Greyfriars 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 York Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 8JQ, PR2 8JN, PR2 8JY, PR2 8JB, PR2 8JX, PR2 8JR, PR2 8JS, PR2 8JT, PR2 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 8JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 52% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 38.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 43.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 18.6% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 15.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78% | 67% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 85.2% | 83.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 83.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Avenue was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 49th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 York Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2025-05-16 | £261,000 |
| 14 York Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-03-07 | £310,105 |
| 12 York Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-11-22 | £258,838 |
| 6 York Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-11-29 | £204,602 |
| 10 York Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2010-10-29 | £246,478 |
PR2 8JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Cadley Causeway , Fulwood PR2 3QT | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Anthonys Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Business Centre - Cafe | Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road | 414 yd | |
| Cafe Maria's | 293 Plungington Road | 486 yd | |
| Cadley Football Club | Conway Drive Pavillion, Conway Drive | 528 yd | |
| St Cuthberts Church Centre | Lytham Road | 528 yd | |
| I Smile Cafe | 113 Plungington Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park Sports & Social Club | Moor Park Sports And Social Club, Blackpool Road | 484 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 403 Brook Street | 633 yd | |
| Fulwood Club | Fulwood Bowling Club, 75 Victoria Road | 655 yd | |
| The Eldon Hotel | 17 Eldon Street | 823 yd | |
| Stephen Hendry's Snooker & Pool Club | 275 Brook Street | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | 32 Hardcastle Road | 257 yd | |
| Nobletts Fish & Chips | 333 Plungington Road | 428 yd | |
| West End Fish Bar | 338 Blackpool Road | 576 yd | |
| Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen | 182a Plungington Road | 698 yd | |
| Pac Lunches | 74a Black Bull Lane | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 536 yd | |
| Preston Retail Store Limited | 96 Plungington Road | 935 yd | |
| Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Mill Lane MILL LANE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Queens Drive Primary School BLACK BULL LANE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Preston'S College Sports Centre FULWOOD CAMPUS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,003 yd |
| Fulwood Leisure Centre BLACK BULL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.