Park Road is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 8PN 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 Park Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 8NY, PR2 8AJ, PR2 8WR, PR2 8NQ, PR2 8AE, PR2 8NP, PR2 8AH, PR2 8AL, PR2 8NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 8PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR2 8PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 29.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 19.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 39.6% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 24.8% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 21.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 72.1% | 54.1% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 86.8% | 82.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 82.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Muslim | 37.9% | 6.5% | 31.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 184th highest 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 fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Park Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-30 | £220,886 |
| 6 Park Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-08-07 | £342,231 |
| 3 Park Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2010-08-12 | £272,613 |
| 4 Park Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2001-06-01 | £266,803 |
| 6 Park Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1998-05-27 | £302,377 |
PR2 8PN 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.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdale Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Deepdale PR1 6TD | 2out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,182 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 | 880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,555 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 | 405 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos | 156 Watling Street Road | 173 yd | |
| Brunchin | 235 Blackpool Road | 664 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited (Invincibles Pavilion) | Preston North End Football Stadium, Sir Tom Finney Way | 733 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited (Sir Tom Finney Lounge) | Preston North End Football Stadium, Sir Tom Finney Way | 733 yd | |
| The Gentry Bar | Preston North End FC, Sir Tom Finney Way | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale Sports and Social Club | Lonsdale Social Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 245 yd | |
| Fulwood Club | Fulwood Bowling Club, 75 Victoria Road | 730 yd | |
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnas Pizzeria | 38 Watling Street Road | 284 yd | |
| Smoke Doner Kebab | 34 Watling Street Road | 290 yd | |
| Amonbagh Takeaway | 2 Sharoe Green Lane | 452 yd | |
| Bintang Wok | 4 Sharoe Green Lane | 452 yd | |
| Sodexo Limited | Alan Kelley Unit 10k, Lowthorpe Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | J Sainsbury Supermarket, Flintoff Way | 478 yd | |
| Londis | 42-46 Holme Slack Lane | 779 yd | |
| Sharoe Green Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road | 844 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 31a Harewood Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood Barracks WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Preston) FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB FITNESS FIRST HEALTH CLUB BILL SHANKLY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Moor Park MOOR PARK MOOR PARK MOOR PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Preston North End (Deepdale Stadium) SIR TOM FINNEY WAY | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Moor Park High School And Sixth Form MOOR PARK AVENUE | 823 yd | |
| Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club WATLING STREET ROAD | tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 900 yd |
| Preston'S College Sports Centre FULWOOD CAMPUS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 963 yd |
| Archbishop Temple School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 298.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.