Higher Moorfield is in Catterall, Preston and in Wyre district. PR3 0LG is located in the Brock with Catterall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Higher Moorfield, Catterall, Preston, PR3 0LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR3 0HJ, PR3 0LF, PR3 0JZ, PR3 0JW, PR3 0HH, PR3 1FG, PR3 1YN, PR3 1ZN, PR3 0HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR3 0LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.7% | 48.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 PR3 0LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 24.7% | 24% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 62.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 53.3% | 55.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 21.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 34.1% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.9% | 99.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 74.5% | 46.2% | 28.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Moorfield was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% higher than the Brock with Catterall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Higher Moorfield has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brock with Catterall and the 125th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Higher Moorfield, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-10-21 | £317,027 |
| 3 Higher Moorfield, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-01-18 | £313,848 |
| 3 Higher Moorfield, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2007-12-17 | £347,952 |
| 2 Higher Moorfield, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2007-01-11 | £323,006 |
| 3 Higher Moorfield, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-11-30 | £306,469 |
PR3 0LG 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 PR3 0LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Green , Churchtown PR3 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School Castle Lane , Garstang PR3 1RB | 2out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Kepple Lane , Garstang PR3 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock Smithy Lane , Claughton-on-Brock PR3 0PN | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School Garstang Road , Bilsborrow PR3 0RE | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garstang Community Academy Bowgreave , Garstang PR3 1YE | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myerscough College St Michael's Road , Bilsborrow PR3 0RY | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLINSON'S WORKS CANTEEN | Works Canteen, Collinson Plc | 577 yd | |
| Auction Eats | 85 Garstang Road, Claughton-On-Brock | 717 yd | |
| Indulge Desserts | Unit 7, Beacon Retail Park | 745 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 8, Beacon Retail Park | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brockholes Arms | Brockholes Arms, Stubbins Lane | 716 yd | |
| Clockwork Bars | Unit 5, Beacon Retail Park | 745 yd | |
| The Horns Inn | The Avenue, Churchtown | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catterall Fish Bar | Unit 6, Beacon Retail Park | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Ii Playing Field Garstang Road | grass pitches | 770 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.