Woodlands Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9SQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 9SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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	53.9%	55.4%	1.5%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	46.1%	44.6%	-1.5%	49.0%	-4.4%

Partnership Status

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 9SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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	24.2%	24.1%	-0.1%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	54.3%	-2.8%	44.2%	10.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.7%	9.1%	-2.6%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	9.9%	3.6%	6.1%	3.8%

Health

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	47.1%	50.4%	3.3%	48.4%	2.0%
Good health	36.5%	29.5%	-7.0%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	12.6%	14.7%	2.1%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	2.4%	4%	1.6%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.9%	15.5%	-2.4%	18.2%	-2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.2%	-3.5%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	10.7%	-3.9%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	6.9%	4.0%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	18.5%	1.8%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	32.5%	36.9%	4.4%	33.8%	3.1%
Other	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.1%	-0.7%
Indian	13%	16.5%	3.5%	3.1%	13.4%
Pakistani	3.4%	4.7%	1.3%	2.7%	2.0%
Other Asian	2%	3.2%	1.2%	1.6%	1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
White	77.1%	70.6%	-6.5%	81.4%	-10.8%
Other	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% 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	90.4%	78.8%	-11.6%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	2%	6.8%	4.8%	6.1%	0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1%	3.2%	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	5.8%	10.8%	5.0%	5.6%	5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.4%	78.8%	-10.6%	83.2%	-4.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	14.4%	13.7%	9.8%	4.6%
5-10 Years	1%	4%	3.0%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	1.8%	-5.4%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.1%	37.2%	-22.1%
Christian	62.9%	46.2%	16.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	5.8%	1.7%	4.1%
Muslim	10.1%	6.5%	3.6%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Woodlands Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Drive was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Woodlands Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 9th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PR2 9SQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodlands Drive are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodlands Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR2 9SQ

Average Price
£255,107

Semi-Detached
£255,107

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodlands Drive

Average Price
£280,369

Semi-Detached
£260,442

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£312,017

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodlands DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Woodlands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-11-18	£178,200
16 Woodlands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2024-06-21	£276,905
20 Woodlands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-03-15	£176,563
24 Woodlands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-02-16	£286,355
2 Woodlands Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2023-10-20	£223,600

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR2 9SQ

Employment

PR2 9SQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR2 9SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	19
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	40
Manufacturing	21
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Transport and storage	10
Construction	9
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	4,727 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	400 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP	- not rated	704 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP	3out of 4	704 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Sharoe Green Lane North , Fulwood PR2 9HH	- not rated	755 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	755 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,206 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY	- not rated	1,206 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR	- not rated	1,271 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR	3out of 4	1,271 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA	- not rated	1,644 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR	- not rated	1,601 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA	- not rated	4,784 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	4,940 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	716 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derby School Lytham Road , Fulwood PR2 4JA	- not rated	832 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	- not rated	2,497 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silver Birches Independent School Longsands Lane , Fulwood PR2 9PS	- not rated	2,724 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sai Surbhi	323-325 Garstang Road	510 yd
The Ginger Bistro	333 Garstang Road	510 yd
Subway	264 Sharoe Green Lane	521 yd
Costa Coffee	286 Garstang Road	543 yd
Mellors Catering Services	Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane	571 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club	Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road	505 yd
The Black Bull Hotel	315 Garstang Road	510 yd
Phantom Winger	398 Garstang Road	520 yd
Crafty Beggars Ale House	284b Garstang Road	641 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Subway	Unit Six, Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway		1,075 yd
Burger King	Unit 8, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place		1,089 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
E H Booth & Co Ltd	256 Sharoe Green Lane		522 yd
Lidl	Eastway Retail Hub, Eastway		1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD	grass pitches	409 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	82.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.