Smallwood Hey Road is in Pilling, Preston and in Wyre district. PR3 6BZ is located in the Pilling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR3 6HE, PR3 6HD, PR3 6DB, PR3 6HF, PR3 6HW, PR3 6HB, PR3 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR3 6BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 48.9% | 52.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 44.4% | 47% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 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 | 28.3% | 15.9% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 32.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.4% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 97.8% | 99.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 99.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smallwood Hey Road was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% higher than the Great Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smallwood Hey Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Great Eccleston and the 161st highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Glenfield Gardens Smallwood Hey Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £342,500 | 2011-10-26 | £491,310 |
PR3 6BZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6BZ 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.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Ladies Hill , Pilling PR3 6HA | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling Garstang Road , Pilling PR3 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall Pilling Lane , Preesall FY6 0HH | 3out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School Mill Street , Preesall FY6 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stalmine Primary School Mill Lane , Stalmine FY6 0LR | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Aidan's Church of England High School Cartgate , Preesall FY6 0NP | 3out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield House Wheel Lane , Pilling PR3 6HL | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pilling St Johns C Of E Primary School FLUKE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Pilling Playing Field TAYLORS BARN TAYLORS BARN TAYLORS LANE | grass pitches | 1,038 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.