Redwing Drive is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9AS is located in the Preston Rural East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 2017-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redwing Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9ZH, PR2 6RG, PR2 9AF, PR2 9NZ, PR2 9AE, PR2 6RB, PR2 9AG, PR2 6RF, PR2 9WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 9AS 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 | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.9% | -2.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PR2 9AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.3% 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 | 19.1% | 21.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 71.3% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 27.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 1.3% | -9.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 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 | 50.2% | 65.3% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 24.7% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 13.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 7.6% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 58.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 29.5% | 24.0% | 3.1% | 26.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 86.8% | 46.5% | -40.3% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 71.1% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 24% | 21.4% | 5.6% | 18.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 71% | -24.3% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 16.6% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 13.9% | 1.7% | 12.2% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwing Drive was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Redwing Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 209th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 645.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Redwing Drive, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,750 | 2025-10-31 | £145,027 |
| 106 Redwing Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-31 | £454,203 |
| 58 Redwing Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-31 | £447,243 |
| 32 Redwing Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-28 | £286,914 |
| 52 Redwing Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-03-13 | £390,653 |
PR2 9AS 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 | 153 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,410 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 | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsands Community Primary School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH | - not rated | 1,288 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 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Meadowfield , Fulwood PR2 9RE | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's More High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 3out of 4 | 2,620 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 | 1,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Birches Independent School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby School Lytham Road , Fulwood PR2 4JA | - not rated | 1,138 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 | 1,457 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeserve Claims Management Ltd | 7 Fulwood Park, Caxton Road | 225 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 297 yd | |
| Royal Mail | Royal Mail, Pittman Way | 383 yd | |
| Johnson Apparel Master Ltd | Pittman Way | 576 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Way | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 297 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 8, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 891 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 297 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,024 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane | 1,072 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.