Sandsdale Avenue is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9AZ is located in the Garrison electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandsdale Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9SG, PR2 9PG, PR2 9PS, PR2 9SF, PR2 9PN, PR2 9AW, PR2 9QW, PR2 9PB, PR2 9NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 9AZ 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 9AZ 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 Sandsdale Avenue was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Garrison average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandsdale Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison and the 100th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Sandsdale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2026-03-20 | £310,000 |
| 12 Sandsdale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-12-13 | £376,040 |
| 19 Sandsdale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-06-24 | £302,342 |
| 15 Sandsdale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-10-27 | £381,124 |
| 16 Sandsdale Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-03 | £336,119 |
PR2 9AZ 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 | 3,648 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 | 211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Infant School Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Preston High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , Ribbleton PR2 6EE | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's More High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,581 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 | 195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School 162 Ribbleton Avenue , PR2 6DB | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AA | - not rated | 1,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 362 yd | |
| Preston Golf Club | Preston Golf Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 697 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 331 yd | |
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 362 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 839 yd | |
| Coffee and Vape | 220 Watling Street Road | 841 yd | |
| Phatt Flavours | 222 Watling Street Road | 899 yd | |
| Empire Takeaway | 216 Watling Street Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane | 195 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 362 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 715 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 735 yd | |
| Asda Store | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 686 yd |
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 886 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.