Mickleden Avenue is in Fulwood, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 9TA 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 Mickleden Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 9TW, PR2 9TZ, PR2 9SY, PR2 9TD, PR2 9RJ, PR2 9TE, PR2 9RZ, PR2 9TG, PR2 9RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 9TA 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 | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 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 9TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 29.1% | 26.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 54.5% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 42.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 19.4% | 24.6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.8% | 68% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 83.5% | 78.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 78.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.7% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 4.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mickleden Avenue was 18.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Greyfriars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mickleden Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mickleden Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2019-07-24 | £203,043 |
| 18 Mickleden Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2018-05-29 | £187,106 |
| 18 Mickleden Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-12-21 | £192,936 |
| 16 Mickleden Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-12-16 | £208,861 |
| 1 Mickleden Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2015-10-30 | £204,440 |
PR2 9TA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,500 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 | 261 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 | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Primary School Sherwood Way , Fulwood PR2 9GA | 4out of 4 | 808 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 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Primary School Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,254 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 | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 1,415 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 | 2,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Community 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 | 1,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,699 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 | 452 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,626 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 | 207 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 353 yd | |
| Rosemere Coffee Shop | Radiotherapy Dept, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 353 yd | |
| Prestons | Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane | 396 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 286 Garstang Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull Hotel | 315 Garstang Road | 640 yd | |
| Crafty Beggars Ale House | 284b Garstang Road | 651 yd | |
| The Sherwood | Sherwood Way | 768 yd | |
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club | Fulwood And Broughton Cricket Club, Garstang Road | 873 yd | |
| Phantom Winger | 398 Garstang Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 8, Fulwood Central, Olivers Place | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 256 Sharoe Green Lane | 208 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club GARSTANG ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Sherwood Park SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School ST. VINCENTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.