Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR3 5JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	51.3%	2.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	51.1%	48.7%	-2.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 5JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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	22.1%	26.1%	4.0%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	65.5%	59.6%	-5.9%	44.2%	15.4%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	2.8%	4.9%	2.1%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	7.8%	7.3%	-0.5%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	51.7%	55.4%	3.7%	48.4%	7.0%
Good health	35.1%	28.9%	-6.2%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	10.9%	11.4%	0.5%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.5%	10.8%	-1.7%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	9.8%	-0.9%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	11.5%	-5.9%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.5%	0.2%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	15%	4.7%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	41.6%	45.5%	3.9%	33.8%	11.7%
Other	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	5.4%	9.9%	4.5%	3.1%	6.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	91.7%	83.6%	-8.1%	81.4%	2.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.9% 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	93.4%	91.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	8.7%
European Union	0.6%	2%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	92.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0%	6.7%	6.7%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0.6%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	76.7%	13.7%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.1%	37.2%	-19.1%
Christian	67.9%	46.2%	21.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	5.2%	1.7%	3.5%
Muslim	5.5%	6.5%	-1.0%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Garstang Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garstang Road was 167.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.9% higher than the Cadley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Garstang Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley and the 106th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in PR3 5JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Garstang Road are based on 1426 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Preston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR3 5JB

Average Price
£375,895

Semi-Detached
£273,631

Terraced
£227,555

Detached
£618,259

Flats/Maisonettes
£135,492

Other
£436,296

Estimated Average Property Prices for Garstang Road

Average Price
£316,449

Semi-Detached
£318,640

Terraced
£263,241

Detached
£464,046

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,100

Other
£225,979

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Garstang Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
416 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£407,000	2025-03-28	£400,358
482A Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-12-18	£293,826
452 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-08-28	£263,148
490 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2023-10-20	£189,491
490 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-09-22	£186,594

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR3 5JB

Employment

PR3 5JB 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 5JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Other	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Broughton PR3 5JB	4out of 4	73 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood PR2 3LP	3out of 4	1,419 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham Station Lane , Barton PR3 5DY	3out of 4	1,917 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary School Wychnor , Fulwood PR2 7EE	3out of 4	2,030 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Meadowfield , Fulwood PR2 9RE	4out of 4	2,162 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ	4out of 4	286 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR	1out of 4	2,691 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY	3out of 4	3,054 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ	4out of 4	3,350 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA	4out of 4	3,507 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR	- not rated	3,497 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT	- not rated	2,620 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD	- not rated	3,441 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB	3out of 4	4,176 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larches High School Moor Park , PR1 6AA	3out of 4	4,724 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorns Primary School Moor Park , Blackpool Road PR1 6AU	3out of 4	4,770 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toll Bar Cottage community meeting	Toll Bar Cottage, 476 Garstang Road	44 yd
The Club Kitchen	Broughton and District Club, 26 Whittingham Lane	230 yd
The Pepper Bistro	523 Garstang Road	247 yd
Italian Orchard	96 Whittingham Lane	910 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Broughton & District Club	26 Whittingham Lane		330 yd
The Broughton Inn	502 Garstang Road		345 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Garstang Road King George Playing Field GARSTANG ROAD	grass pitches	95 yd
Broughton & District Club Whittingham Lane	tennis courts	327 yd
Broughton High School WOODPLUMPTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	354 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Preston) GARSTANG ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	512 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	46.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	46.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	46.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.