Southey Close is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9FJ is located in the Sharoe Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southey Close, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9TF, PR2 9FH, PR2 9FB, PR2 9PX, PR2 9UU, PR2 9FD, PR2 9FQ, PR2 9PU, PR2 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 9FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 48% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 26.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 49.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 14.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 40.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 39.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.3% | 18% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 37.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 14.1% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.4% | 77.6% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 93.5% | 80.4% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 12.7% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 80.4% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southey Close was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southey Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 9th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Southey Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-10-03 | £164,697 |
| 7 Southey Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-31 | £124,031 |
| 6 Southey Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-10-07 | £149,131 |
| 13 Southey Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-06-11 | £189,814 |
| 10 Southey Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-09 | £272,102 |
PR2 9FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR2 9FJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,627 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 | 65 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Primary School Sherwood Way , Fulwood PR2 9GA | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,558 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 | 1,566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 1,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,795 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 | 587 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,703 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 | 456 yd | |
| Prestons | Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 585 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 633 yd | |
| Rosemere Coffee Shop | Radiotherapy Dept, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 633 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 286 Garstang Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Way | 609 yd | |
| The Black Bull Hotel | 315 Garstang Road | 946 yd | |
| Crafty Beggars Ale House | 284b Garstang Road | 964 yd | |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club | Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Phantom Winger | 398 Garstang Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 8, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 256 Sharoe Green Lane | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD | grass pitches | 905 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.