Haywood Close is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9PJ 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 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haywood Close, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9PH, PR2 9PF, PR2 9FP, PR2 9YY, PR2 9WP, PR2 9FD, PR2 9FE, PR2 9WN, PR2 9HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 9PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 52% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 41% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 61.1% | 54.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 6% | 10.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 12.9% | 11.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 38.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 80.5% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 96.1% | 88.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 96.1% | 88.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haywood Close was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haywood Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Haywood Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2021-11-25 | £308,452 |
| 9 Haywood Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2020-01-24 | £204,509 |
| 9 Haywood Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-12-16 | £219,567 |
| 7 Haywood Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2014-07-24 | £233,483 |
| 3 Haywood Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2014-06-30 | £206,911 |
PR2 9PJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,946 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 | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Primary School Sherwood Way , Fulwood PR2 9GA | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH | - not rated | 889 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 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's More High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 3out of 4 | 2,032 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 | 1,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 5,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby School Lytham Road , Fulwood PR2 4JA | - not rated | 807 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 | 1,014 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Birches Independent School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AA | - not rated | 2,922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Apparel Master Ltd | Pittman Way | 693 yd | |
| Subway | 264 Sharoe Green Lane | 890 yd | |
| Prestons | Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 1,013 yd | |
| Royal Mail | Royal Mail, Pittman Way | 1,014 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Way | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 8, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 256 Sharoe Green Lane | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.