Leesands Close is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9AJ 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 Leesands Close, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 6GJ, PR2 9AQ, PR2 6GN, PR2 9AN, PR2 6GL, PR2 9AH, PR2 6GG, PR2 6GH, PR2 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 9AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 36.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 47.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 55.2% | 53.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 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.
In the area around PR2 9AJ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 38.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 82% | 78.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.6% | 88.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leesands Close was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Garrison average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leesands Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison and the 127th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Leesands Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2024-11-28 | £201,720 |
| 54 Leesands Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-09-10 | £191,345 |
| 24 Leesands Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-30 | £178,466 |
| 66 Leesands Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-07-17 | £168,938 |
| 41 Leesands Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-04-26 | £172,295 |
PR2 9AJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 210 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 64 |
| Human health and social work activities | 56 |
| Education | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsands Community Primary School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,339 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 | 2,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 2,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 247 yd | |
| The Norman Jepson | Norman Jepson Travel Inn, Bluebell Way | 990 yd | |
| Greenlands Club | 4 Chatburn Road | 1,045 yd | |
| The Gamull | 80-86 Longridge Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Yin | 1 Langcliffe Road | 484 yd | |
| Winkclemans | 25 Langcliffe Road | 484 yd | |
| Roosters | 23 Langcliffe Road | 484 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 883 yd | |
| Delhi 8 | 8 Gamull Lane | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 358 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane | 398 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 433 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 883 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 60-62 Longridge Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| St Maria Goretti Primary School GAMULL LANE | grass pitches | 934 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.