Worcester Avenue is in Garstang, Preston and in Wyre district. PR3 1EJ is located in the Garstang electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Worcester Avenue, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR3 1FJ, PR3 1FH, PR3 1EE, PR3 1HH, PR3 1ET, PR3 1EH, PR3 1LJ, PR3 1DX, PR3 1EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR3 1EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 56.9% | 54.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 43.1% | 45.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 1EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 18.3% | 20.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 51.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 18.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
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 | 26.3% | 42.9% | 16.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.6% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 22% | 18.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 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 | 29.6% | 25.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14.8% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 27% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 77.1% | 46.2% | 30.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worcester Avenue was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% lower than the Brock with Catterall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Worcester Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brock with Catterall and the lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Worcester Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2025-03-28 | £298,316 |
| 44 Worcester Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-09-26 | £393,892 |
| 14 Worcester Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-05-05 | £219,370 |
| 4 Worcester Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-08-10 | £232,982 |
| 26 Worcester Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-07-21 | £200,332 |
PR3 1EJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR3 1EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garstang Community Primary School Oak Road , Garstang PR3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Kepple Lane , Garstang PR3 1PB | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School Castle Lane , Garstang PR3 1RB | 2out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nateby Primary School Longmoor Lane , Garstang PR3 0JH | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Green , Churchtown PR3 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARSTANG FISH AND CHIPS | Unit 2, Stoops Weind | 511 yd | |
| PIPERS RESTAURANT | 46 - 47 High Street, Garstang | 511 yd | |
| Lulu-Js Vintage Tea Rooms | Unit 5, Thomas's Weind | 522 yd | |
| Bella's Coffee House Ltd | Unit 5, Thomas's Weind | 522 yd | |
| Thai Courtyard | 1 Pringle Court, Thomas's Weind | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 470 yd | |
| V 12 Bistro Bar Ltd | Unit 1, Drovers Mews | 484 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | Kings Arms, High Street | 511 yd | |
| EAGLE AND CHILD | Eagle And Child, High Street | 511 yd | |
| Th'owd Tithebarn | Church Street, Garstang | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Chinese Take Away | 103 Croston Road, Garstang | 407 yd | |
| Lightly Battered | 99 Croston Road, Garstang | 407 yd | |
| Best Kebab Garstang | 97 Croston Road, Garstang | 407 yd | |
| Subway | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 486 yd | |
| Top Taste | 39 High Street, Garstang | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Moss Lane, Garstang | 347 yd | |
| Booths | Cherestanc Square, Garstang | 445 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garstang Leisure Centre GARSTANG LEISURE CENTRE GARSTANG LEISURE CENTRE WINDSOR ROAD | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Moss Lane Playing Field (Closed) Moss Lane | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Ymca Garstang OAK ROAD | swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Garstang St Thomas C Of E Primary School KEPPLE LANE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Garstang Fc ARCHERY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Garstang Cricket Club Riverside Sports Ground Riverside Sports Ground High Street | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Kepple Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Kepple Lane | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Garstang Rugby Union Football Club ARCHERY GARDENS | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| St Mary And Michael Catholic Primary School CASTLE LANE | grass pitches | 930 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.