PR3 2WD is in Goosnargh, Preston and Preston district. PR3 2WD is located in the Preston Rural North 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 Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR3 2WD 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 | 51.3% | 48.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.2% | 2.5% | 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 2WD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 25.5% | 25.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 62.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 58.7% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.6% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.2% | 18.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 10.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 33% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 68.7% | 46.2% | 22.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PR3 2WD was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Preston Rural East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
PR3 2WD has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Preston Rural East and the 137th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loud Scales Farm, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-26 | £327,697 |
| Lowbeck Barn Back Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-02-11 | £497,219 |
| Stocks Barn Back Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-26 | £755,853 |
| Loud Scales Farm, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £500,226 | 2020-12-04 | £654,947 |
| Oakfield Cottage Back Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-04-05 | £565,204 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2WD has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2WD has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
PR3 2WD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR3 2WD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh The Hill , Horns Lane PR3 2FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , Longridge PR3 2PD | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , PR3 2PD | 1out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School St Wilfrid's Terrace , Longridge PR3 3WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge Church of England Primary School Berry Lane , Longridge PR3 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR | 2out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's RC High School Chapel Hill , Longridge PR3 2XA | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Residential Special School Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB | - not rated | 4,338 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hillside Specialist School and College Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Autistic Centre Ribchester Road , Hothersall PR3 3XB | - not rated | 4,338 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brook View School Ward Green Lane , Ribchester PR3 3YB | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Reach Ward Green Lane , Ribchester PR3 3YB | - not rated | 5,455 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 668.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 666.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.