Heald Croft is in Garstang, Preston and in Wyre district. PR3 1TL is located in the Calder electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heald Croft, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR3 1TH, PR3 1TN, PR3 1RQ, PR3 1RR, PR3 1SG, PR3 1TJ, PR3 1RB, PR3 1QQ, PR3 1RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR3 1TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 53.8% | 53.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 23.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 47.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 15.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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 | 53.8% | 48.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 28.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 | 15.5% | 16.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 9.5% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 42.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.6% | 95.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 73.8% | 46.2% | 27.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heald Croft was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Brock with Catterall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heald Croft has the 14th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brock with Catterall and the 86th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Heald Croft, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-18 | £243,545 |
| 4 Heald Croft, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2018-09-27 | £204,470 |
| 7 Heald Croft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-07-19 | £456,230 |
| 3 Heald Croft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2007-12-14 | £349,177 |
| 8 Heald Croft, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-03-29 | £254,787 |
PR3 1TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1TL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School Castle Lane , Garstang PR3 1RB | 2out of 4 | 286 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 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garstang Community Primary School Oak Road , Garstang PR3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,221 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 | 2,519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nateby Primary School Longmoor Lane , Garstang PR3 0JH | 4out of 4 | 3,592 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 | 1,017 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 | 5,452 yd | Further education | 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 | 5,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Ma Chinese Restaurant | Ken Ma Restaurant, Bridge Street | 615 yd | |
| Cobblers Cafe Bar | 6 Market Place, Garstang | 676 yd | |
| Roasting Joint | 18 High Street, Garstang | 705 yd | |
| The Kitchen Tap | 16 High Street, Garstang | 716 yd | |
| Cafe Mila | 65 Church Street, Garstang | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garstang Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion, Market Place | 676 yd | |
| Royal Oak Hotel | 1 Market Place, Garstang | 681 yd | |
| Garstang Sports & Social Club | Hudson Park, High Street | 706 yd | |
| The Crown Hotel Garstang | High Street, Garstang | 706 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | Kings Arms, High Street | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST 'N' SPICE | 2 Oak Grove, Bridge Street | 618 yd | |
| GARSTANG CHOP SUEY | 52 Market Place, Garstang | 681 yd | |
| Dante Italian Takeaway | 68A Church Street, Garstang | 732 yd | |
| Frenchies | 17 High Street, Garstang | 767 yd | |
| Subway | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Park Hill Road, Garstang | 782 yd | |
| Booths | Cherestanc Square, Garstang | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary And Michael Catholic Primary School CASTLE LANE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Garstang Cricket Club Riverside Sports Ground Riverside Sports Ground High Street | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Garstang Rugby Union Football Club ARCHERY GARDENS | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Garstang Fc ARCHERY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Moss Lane Playing Field (Closed) Moss Lane | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Garstang St Thomas C Of E Primary School KEPPLE LANE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Garstang Leisure Centre GARSTANG LEISURE CENTRE GARSTANG LEISURE CENTRE WINDSOR ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Garstang Community Academy Garstang Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.