Melling Mews is in Garstang, Preston and in Wyre district. PR3 1LU is located in the Garstang electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melling Mews, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR3 1LT, PR3 1LW, PR3 1JW, PR3 1LP, PR3 1HG, PR3 1EB, PR3 1FB, PR3 1JF, PR3 1WQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR3 1LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 50.5% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 42.9% | 49.5% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 18.4% | 17.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 56.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 19.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
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 | 39% | 38.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 35.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 18.5% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.5% | 22.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 36.8% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 98% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 98.7% | 92.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 93.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melling Mews was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Brock with Catterall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melling Mews has the 25th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brock with Catterall and the 145th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Melling Mews, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-15 | £185,874 |
| 7 Melling Mews, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-05-30 | £187,095 |
| 5 Melling Mews, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-06-27 | £212,244 |
| 1 Melling Mews, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,950 | 2015-03-19 | £208,564 |
| 5 Melling Mews, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-10-08 | £180,660 |
PR3 1LU 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 1LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 153 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School Castle Lane , Garstang PR3 1RB | 2out of 4 | 800 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 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nateby Primary School Longmoor Lane , Garstang PR3 0JH | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Community 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calder Lodge School Oakenclough , Preston PR3 1UL | - not rated | 5,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIPERS RESTAURANT | 46 - 47 High Street, Garstang | 370 yd | |
| GARSTANG FISH AND CHIPS | Unit 2, Stoops Weind | 371 yd | |
| Roasting Joint | 18 High Street, Garstang | 395 yd | |
| Sallys Deli Limited | 4 Stoops Hall, High Street | 412 yd | |
| The Kitchen Tap | 16 High Street, Garstang | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Hotel | Kings Arms, High Street | 370 yd | |
| EAGLE AND CHILD | Eagle And Child, High Street | 370 yd | |
| Garstang Sports & Social Club | Hudson Park, High Street | 395 yd | |
| The Crown Hotel Garstang | High Street, Garstang | 395 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste | 39 High Street, Garstang | 313 yd | |
| Frenchies | 17 High Street, Garstang | 323 yd | |
| Subway | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 426 yd | |
| GARSTANG CHOP SUEY | 52 Market Place, Garstang | 523 yd | |
| Dante Italian Takeaway | 68A Church Street, Garstang | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 426 yd | |
| Booths | Cherestanc Square, Garstang | 476 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Moss Lane, Garstang | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garstang Fc ARCHERY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 99 yd |
| Garstang Rugby Union Football Club ARCHERY GARDENS | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Garstang Cricket Club Riverside Sports Ground Riverside Sports Ground High Street | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Ymca Garstang OAK ROAD | swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Garstang Leisure Centre GARSTANG LEISURE CENTRE GARSTANG LEISURE CENTRE WINDSOR ROAD | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Moss Lane Playing Field (Closed) Moss Lane | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| St Mary And Michael Catholic Primary School CASTLE LANE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Garstang St Thomas C Of E Primary School KEPPLE LANE | grass pitches | 962 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.