Heron Drive is in Fulwood, Preston and in Manchester district. PR2 9BH 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 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heron Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9AT, PR2 9AX, PR2 9FU, PR2 9FP, PR2 9FE, PR2 9FN, PR3 5BE, PR2 9FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 9BH 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 9BH 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 Heron Drive was 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heron Drive has the 33rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 181st lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 450.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Heron Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2023-08-04 | £514,459 |
| 17 Heron Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £469,995 | 2022-04-01 | £569,019 |
| 19 Heron Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £352,995 | 2022-04-01 | £427,368 |
| 15 Heron Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £389,995 | 2022-03-18 | £473,653 |
| 13 Heron Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £341,995 | 2022-03-04 | £415,357 |
PR2 9BH 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 | 5,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Meadowfield , Fulwood PR2 9RE | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP | 3out of 4 | 983 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 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Primary School Sherwood Way , Fulwood PR2 9GA | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Broughton PR3 5JB | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 5,362 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 | 1,125 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 264 Sharoe Green Lane | 917 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 1,056 yd | |
| Rosemere Coffee Shop | Radiotherapy Dept, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club | Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road | 784 yd | |
| Phantom Winger | 398 Garstang Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 8, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 256 Sharoe Green Lane | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD | grass pitches | 672 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 423.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.