Hazel Grove is in Longridge, Preston and in Ribble Valley district. PR3 3HG is located in the Dilworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazel Grove, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR3 3HE, PR3 3HF, PR3 3HJ, PR3 3HA, PR3 3TW, PR3 3RP, PR3 3HH, PR3 3WF, PR3 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR3 3HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 19.9% | 21.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 61.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 51% | 52.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 31.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 10% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 38.8% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 99% | 97.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 97.2% | 98.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 76.7% | 20.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 74.6% | 46.2% | 28.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Grove was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% higher than the Chipping average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hazel Grove has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping and the 94th highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hazel Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-05-11 | £302,495 |
| 9 Hazel Grove, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-04-25 | £290,207 |
| 3 Hazel Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-01-25 | £205,527 |
| 1 Hazel Grove, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2017-06-15 | £292,396 |
| 8 Hazel Grove, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-07-02 | £361,985 |
PR3 3HG 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 3HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge Church of England Primary School Berry Lane , Longridge PR3 3JA | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School St Wilfrid's Terrace , Longridge PR3 3WQ | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , Longridge PR3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh The Hill , Horns Lane PR3 2FJ | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR | 2out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's RC High School Chapel Hill , Longridge PR3 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Specialist School and College Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook View School Ward Green Lane , Ribchester PR3 3YB | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 57 (Previously 55-57) Berry Lane | 455 yd | |
| 65s | 65 Berry Lane | 467 yd | |
| The Old Station Cafe | Old Station Cafe, Station Buildings, Berry Lane | 487 yd | |
| Hamadan | 1-3 Inglewhite Road | 510 yd | |
| Sweet Heaven | 12 Market Place | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap 'n' Vent | 4 Towneley Parade | 417 yd | |
| LJ's Bar | 56-58 Berry Lane | 425 yd | |
| Towneley Arms Hotel | Berry Lane | 427 yd | |
| Mrs Sippy | 60-62 Berry Lane | 428 yd | |
| The Stagedoor | Stanley Street | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roast & Deli | 2 Towneley Parade | 414 yd | |
| Spice Longridge | 16 Towneley Parade | 416 yd | |
| Geno's | 39 Berry Lane | 423 yd | |
| Prepped | 38 Berry Lane | 424 yd | |
| Bella Italia | 48 Berry Lane | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Booths, Berry Lane | 434 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Ltd | 35 - 37 Berry Lane | 466 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Inglewhite Road | 614 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | The Ridings | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longridge C Of E Primary School BERRY LANE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Longridge Cc (George Newsham Memorial Ground And Croft/Haworth Ground) LONGRIDGE CRICKET CLUB LONGRIDGE CRICKET CLUB CHIPPING ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Longridge St Wilfrid'S Roman Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS TERRACE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Kestor Lane Recreation Ground PARK VIEW PARK VIEW FLEET STREET | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| The Mike Riding Ground (Longridge Town Football Club) HALFPENNY LANE | grass pitches | 826 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.