The Ferns, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR4 2BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	52.9%	52.5%	-0.4%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	47.1%	47.5%	0.4%	49.0%	-1.5%

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 PR4 2BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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	20.7%	20%	-0.7%	37.9%	-17.9%
Married: Opposite sex	63.4%	66.7%	3.3%	44.2%	22.5%
Separated	1%	1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7.1%	5.3%	-1.8%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	7.8%	7%	-0.8%	6.1%	0.9%

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	49.3%	49.9%	0.6%	48.4%	1.5%
Good health	34.1%	34.5%	0.4%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	12.2%	9.7%	-2.5%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	4.2%	4.7%	0.5%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.3%	10%	-6.3%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	7.7%	-0.1%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14%	-2.9%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	10.3%	4.9%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.3%	19%	0.7%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	36%	2.8%	33.8%	2.2%
Other	2%	3%	1.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Chinese	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.8%	97.4%	1.6%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	96.4%	96.2%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	96.2%	0.1%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	68%	46.2%	21.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is The Ferns Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ferns was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Freckleton Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Ferns has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Freckleton Village and the 93rd highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR4 2BF, 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (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 The Ferns are based on 159 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fylde.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Ferns, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR4 2BF

Average Price
£445,564

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£445,564

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ferns

Average Price
£253,217

Semi-Detached
£200,833

Terraced
£163,092

Detached
£341,266

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,297

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The FernsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 The Ferns, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£402,000	2025-01-10	£403,992
1 The Ferns, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2020-05-26	£433,494
7 The Ferns, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2018-10-31	£450,667
3 The Ferns, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2013-01-18	£439,505
5 The Ferns, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2009-02-06	£371,542

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR4 2BF

Employment

PR4 2BF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR4 2BF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	115
Full-Time Employee	97
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Education	21
Manufacturing	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	6
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT	4out of 4	336 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street , Kirkham PR4 2JP	3out of 4	555 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School Garstang Road North , Wesham PR4 3DE	3out of 4	1,192 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	1,255 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham Garstang Road North , Medlar-with-Wesham PR4 3HA	4out of 4	1,544 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carr Hill High School Royal Avenue , Kirkham PR4 2ST	2out of 4	1,365 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road , Kirkham PR4 2BH	- not rated	213 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kirkham Pear Tree School 29 Station Road , Kirkham PR4 2HA	4out of 4	682 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX	- not rated	1,717 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA	- not rated	3,589 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield House School Station Road , Salwick PR4 0YH	- not rated	4,931 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hive	Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road	739 yd
The Pancake Hut	Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road	739 yd
Blend Coffee House	Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road	739 yd
TERRAZZA	Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road	739 yd
Business & Banqueting	Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road	739 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kirkham Conservative Club	Kirkham Conservative Club, Ribby Road	289 yd
Kirkham & Wesham Cricket Club	Kirkham Cricket Club, Woodlands Avenue	508 yd
Harrisons Bar	Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road	739 yd
The Swan	115 Poulton Street	765 yd
Kirkham Bierhaus	36 Poulton Street	886 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leos Pizza, Kebab and Grill	17 Nelson Street	568 yd
On A Roll	10 Station Road	625 yd
Mr G's Eat & Shake also trading as Donner Box	81 Poulton Street	765 yd
New Beijing	107 Poulton Street	765 yd
East Ocean Chinese Takeaway	89 Poulton Street	765 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Supermarket	Morrisons, Mill Street	680 yd
Maymans	57 Poulton Street	765 yd
Co-operatives	Village Store, 4 Market Square	1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kirkham Grammar School RIBBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	304 yd
The Willows Catholic Primary School VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	321 yd
Kirkham And Wesham Cricket Club Woodlands Avenue	grass pitches	483 yd
Kirkham And Wesham Primary School KIRKHAM PRE SCHOOL KIRKHAM PRE SCHOOL NELSON STREET	grass pitches	542 yd
Rural Splash Ymca Kirkham STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	581 yd
Sport And Leisure (Ribby Hall Village) Ribby Road	artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	790 yd
Maryfields BARNFIELD PAVILLION BARNFIELD PAVILLION BARNFIELD	grass pitches	850 yd
William Segar Hodgson Playing Fields BROOKLANDS AVENUE	grass pitches	852 yd
Kirkham Community Centre MILL STREET		939 yd
Hmp Kirkham FRECKLETON ROAD	grass pitches	1,046 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	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%

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	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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