Larchgate is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9AF is located in the Garrison electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larchgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6RG, PR2 9AE, PR2 6RB, PR2 9AG, PR2 6RF, PR2 9AS, PR2 9ZH, PR2 9UY, PR2 9WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 9AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.1% | 52.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 9AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 29.6% | 26.3% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 58.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 55.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around PR2 9AF this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 19% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 49.1% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87% | 76.4% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88% 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% | 88% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 88.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larchgate was 225.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.0% higher than the Garrison average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Larchgate has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison and the 75th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Larchgate, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-22 | £277,043 |
| 6 Larchgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-08 | £246,595 |
| 21 Larchgate, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-02-03 | £265,764 |
| 4 Larchgate, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-28 | £320,690 |
| 25 Larchgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-06-30 | £223,578 |
PR2 9AF 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Primary School Sherwood Way , Fulwood PR2 9GA | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsands Community Primary School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Meadowfield , Fulwood PR2 9RE | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,585 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 | 2,695 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 206 yd | |
| Homeserve Claims Management Ltd | 7 Fulwood Park, Caxton Road | 300 yd | |
| Royal Mail | Royal Mail, Pittman Way | 519 yd | |
| Johnson Apparel Master Ltd | Pittman Way | 732 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Way | 862 yd | |
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 206 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 889 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 8, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 206 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 889 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 999 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.