Holmeswood, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2HG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 2HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	51.9%	1.1%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.2%	48.1%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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	31.1%	35.2%	4.1%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	35.4%	27%	-8.4%	44.2%	-17.2%
Separated	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	22.2%	20.4%	-1.8%	9.1%	11.3%
Widowed	9.9%	14.1%	4.2%	6.1%	8.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.8%	23.2%	-14.6%	48.4%	-25.2%
Good health	33.3%	39.7%	6.4%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	18.3%	26.6%	8.3%	12.7%	13.9%
Bad health	7.7%	9.1%	1.4%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around PR4 2HG this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.8%	28.9%	0.1%	18.2%	10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	9.6%	-5.5%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	17%	-0.5%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.6%	2.8%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	13.3%	2.0%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	18.9%	21.1%	2.2%	33.8%	-12.7%
Other	5.7%	4.4%	-1.3%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	95.9%	95.3%	-0.6%	81.4%	13.9%
Arab	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.9%	90%	-1.9%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	4.9%	6.7%	1.8%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.9%	90%	-1.9%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	2.8%	4.3%	1.5%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.7%	76.7%	-8.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	4%	1.5%	2.5%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.3%	37.2%	-6.9%
Christian	65.3%	46.2%	19.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Holmeswood Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmeswood was 318.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 241.9% higher than the Kirkham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Holmeswood has the 2nd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kirkham and the 11th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PR4 2HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Holmeswood are based on 36 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 Holmeswood, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR4 2HG

Average Price
£124,332

Semi-Detached
£162,173

Terraced
£143,992

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£95,336

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holmeswood

Average Price
£130,718

Semi-Detached
£159,310

Terraced
£161,456

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£100,695

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on HolmeswoodStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Holmeswood, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£80,000	2022-04-22	£87,508
3 Holmeswood, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£69,000	2020-08-28	£81,094
8 Holmeswood, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2017-11-29	£99,539
12 Holmeswood, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£87,000	2017-02-08	£116,888
4 Holmeswood, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£89,000	2016-09-08	£108,642

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR4 2HG

Employment

PR4 2HG 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 PR4 2HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	80
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	1

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	194 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street , Kirkham PR4 2JP	3out of 4	206 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kirkham PR4 2SL	3out of 4	820 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School Garstang Road North , Wesham PR4 3DE	3out of 4	938 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	1,169 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	1,064 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirkham Pear Tree School 29 Station Road , Kirkham PR4 2HA	4out of 4	265 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road , Kirkham PR4 2BH	- not rated	536 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX	- not rated	1,900 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA	- not rated	3,946 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield House School Station Road , Salwick PR4 0YH	- not rated	4,591 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
Book Bean & Ice Cream	61 Poulton Street	359 yd
Costa Coffee Kirkham	39-41 Poulton Street	478 yd
The Old Bank	30 Poulton Street	500 yd
Indulge Desserts	2 Market Square	594 yd
Hans Chinese Restaurant	26 Garstang Road South	864 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kirkham Conservative Club	Kirkham Conservative Club, Ribby Road	204 yd
Kirkham & Wesham Cricket Club	Kirkham Cricket Club, Woodlands Avenue	227 yd
The Swan	115 Poulton Street	359 yd
Kirkham Bierhaus	36 Poulton Street	466 yd
Queen's Arms	7 Poulton Street	558 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
On A Roll	10 Station Road	182 yd
Leos Pizza, Kebab and Grill	17 Nelson Street	325 yd
Mr G's Eat & Shake also trading as Donner Box	81 Poulton Street	359 yd
New Beijing	107 Poulton Street	359 yd
East Ocean Chinese Takeaway	89 Poulton Street	359 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Supermarket	Morrisons, Mill Street	213 yd
Maymans	57 Poulton Street	359 yd
Co-operatives	Village Store, 4 Market Square	594 yd
Co-operative	76-78 Weeton Road	1,037 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rural Splash Ymca Kirkham STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	107 yd
Kirkham And Wesham Primary School KIRKHAM PRE SCHOOL KIRKHAM PRE SCHOOL NELSON STREET	grass pitches	241 yd
Kirkham And Wesham Cricket Club Woodlands Avenue	grass pitches	263 yd
The Willows Catholic Primary School VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	292 yd
William Segar Hodgson Playing Fields BROOKLANDS AVENUE	grass pitches	384 yd
Maryfields BARNFIELD PAVILLION BARNFIELD PAVILLION BARNFIELD	grass pitches	393 yd
Kirkham Community Centre MILL STREET		496 yd
Kirkham Grammar School RIBBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	626 yd
Kirkham St Michaels C Of E Primary School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	729 yd
Carr Hill High School & Sixth Form Centre 11-18 11-18 ROYAL AVENUE	grass pitches	962 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	92.9%
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	56.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.04 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.04 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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