Hunter Road is in Freckleton, Preston and in Fylde district. PR4 1JP is located in the Rural East Fylde electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hunter Road, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 1JN, PR4 1JR, PR4 1JL, PR4 1JJ, PR4 1JH, PR4 1JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 1JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 36.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 38.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 13.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 31.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 21.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 24% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 22.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 96.1% | 91.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunter Road was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Freckleton Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunter Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Freckleton Village and the 68th lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hunter Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2014-08-22 | £155,899 |
| 1 Hunter Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2010-04-23 | £134,336 |
| 6 Hunter Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2008-10-15 | £114,599 |
| 21 Hunter Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2006-07-28 | £144,518 |
| 21 Hunter Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2005-07-21 | £137,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freckleton Strike Lane Primary School Strike Lane , Freckleton PR4 1HR | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freckleton Church of England Primary School School Lane , Freckleton PR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT | 4out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kirkham PR4 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street , Kirkham PR4 2JP | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill High School Royal Avenue , Kirkham PR4 2ST | 2out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham Pear Tree School 29 Station Road , Kirkham PR4 2HA | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road , Kirkham PR4 2BH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield House School Station Road , Salwick PR4 0YH | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Kirkham FRECKLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Strike Lane Primary School STRIKE LANE | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 11.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 11.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.