Sunnyhill is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9BF 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 Sunnyhill, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9RD, PR2 9NL, PR2 9AW, PR2 8WQ, PR2 9PY, PR2 9QZ, PR2 9PN, PR2 8WY, PR2 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 9BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 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 9BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 22.4% | 25.5% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 56.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 53.4% | 52.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 29.2% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 38.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 80.4% | 77.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 85.9% | 87.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 7.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 87.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.4% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyhill was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Garrison average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sunnyhill has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison and the 124th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sunnyhill, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-26 | £371,580 |
| 4 Sunnyhill, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-08-16 | £440,231 |
| 1 Sunnyhill, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-05-09 | £552,262 |
| 1 Sunnyhill, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1999-12-22 | £493,263 |
| 2 Sunnyhill, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £98,000 | 1996-12-20 | £375,333 |
PR2 9BF 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,463 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 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Primary School Kennington Road , Fulwood PR2 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's More High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands High School Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 3,442 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 | 548 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Tutorial Centre Cromwell Road , Ribbleton PR2 6YD | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AA | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield School Blackpool Road , Deepdale PR1 6AA | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 2 yd | |
| Preston Golf Club | Preston Golf Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 365 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 740 yd | |
| Marinos | 156 Watling Street Road | 970 yd | |
| Homeserve Claims Management Ltd | 7 Fulwood Park, Caxton Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 693 yd | |
| The White Hart | 230 Watling Street Road | 786 yd | |
| Lonsdale Sports and Social Club | Lonsdale Social Club, Fulwood Hall Lane | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 2 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 740 yd | |
| Coffee and Vape | 220 Watling Street Road | 767 yd | |
| Phatt Flavours | 222 Watling Street Road | 786 yd | |
| Empire Takeaway | 216 Watling Street Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 2 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane | 548 yd | |
| Asda Store | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 740 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 974 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Golf Club FULWOOD HALL LANE | golf | 324 yd |
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Fulwood Barracks WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 896 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.