The Briars is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9LQ 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 The Briars, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9LR, PR2 9LD, PR2 9QA, PR2 9LS, PR2 9LE, PR2 9PA, PR2 9LB, PR2 9HW, PR2 9PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR2 9LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.7% | 49.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 9LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 31.6% | 33.3% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 52.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 65% | 58.3% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 32.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9LQ this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6.2% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 72.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 84.2% | 81.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 81.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 3.5% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Briars was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Garrison average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Briars has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Briars, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £264,500 | 2023-04-04 | £290,762 |
| 6 The Briars, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-18 | £286,784 |
| 2 The Briars, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-02-22 | £330,271 |
| 1 The Briars, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2018-11-16 | £248,341 |
| 3 The Briars, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-08-29 | £312,844 |
PR2 9LQ 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 | 192 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 67 |
| Education | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,317 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 | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community Primary School Watling Street Road , PR2 6TU | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Gamull Lane , Ribbleton PR2 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School Manor House Lane , PR1 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Dawnay Road , PR2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Moor Park Avenue , PR1 6DT | 2out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 3,438 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 | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Priory School Fulwood Row , Fulwood PR2 5RW | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ribbleton Hall Drive , PR2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 2,258 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 | 2,335 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,520 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 1,038 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anderton Arms | Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane | 482 yd | |
| The Norman Jepson | Norman Jepson Travel Inn, Bluebell Way | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Yin | 1 Langcliffe Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Winkclemans | 25 Langcliffe Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Roosters | 23 Langcliffe Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 1,038 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane | 540 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road | 936 yd | |
| Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Asda Store | Asda Supermarket, Pittman Way | 1,038 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longsands Lynx Community Jfc Longsands Lane | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Brookfields Community Primary School WATLING STREET ROAD | grass pitches | 850 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% |
| Median download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.