The Close, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2UL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR4 2UL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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	52.3%	54.5%	2.2%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	47.7%	45.5%	-2.2%	49.0%	-3.5%

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	29.5%	39.2%	9.7%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	42%	42.3%	0.3%	44.2%	-1.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	2.3%	1%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	15.9%	10.3%	-5.6%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	10.2%	6.2%	-4.0%	6.1%	0.1%

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	45.9%	45.9%	0.0%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	32.4%	32.8%	0.4%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	13.5%	15.6%	2.1%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	7.2%	4.9%	-2.3%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	29.5%	27.1%	-2.4%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	11.5%	2.4%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	9.4%	-8.8%	13.4%	-4.0%
Apprenticeship	8%	5.2%	-2.8%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	16.7%	7.6%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	23.9%	26%	2.1%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	2.3%	4.2%	1.9%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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)
Indian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Black	0%	4.2%	4.2%	0.5%	3.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.1%	91.7%	-7.4%	81.4%	10.3%
Other	0%	3.3%	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.2% 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	99.1%	86.2%	-12.9%	83.2%	3.0%
European Union	0%	10.6%	10.6%	6.1%	4.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	3.3%	3.3%	0.3%	3.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	84.8%	-14.3%	83.2%	1.6%
10+ Years	0%	8.8%	8.8%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.2%	76.7%	-2.5%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Other EU countries	6.7%	1.5%	5.2%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	57.9%	46.2%	11.7%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is The Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 273.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 366.1% higher than the Freckleton Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Freckleton Village and the 16th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 188.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.5%.

🔎 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 2UL, 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 Close are based on 102 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 Close, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2UL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR4 2UL

Average Price
£157,353

Semi-Detached
£160,181

Terraced
£152,474

Detached
£185,579

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Close

Average Price
£264,183

Semi-Detached
£212,500

Terraced
£187,350

Detached
£396,714

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£434,833

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 The Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£137,500	2025-08-14	£142,342
23 The Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£143,500	2024-10-22	£146,635
26 The Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£151,500	2024-06-21	£157,309
25 The Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£124,000	2024-06-19	£128,755
8 The Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£157,500	2022-12-19	£162,555

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR4 2UL

Employment

PR4 2UL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	30
Retired	22
Part-Time Employee	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Self-Employed	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Education	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Other	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Construction	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kirkham PR4 2SL	3out of 4	559 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT	4out of 4	782 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street , Kirkham PR4 2JP	3out of 4	806 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	1,476 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	1,553 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	478 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	394 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road , Kirkham PR4 2BH	- not rated	1,051 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX	- not rated	1,543 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA	- not rated	3,762 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield House School Station Road , Salwick PR4 0YH	- not rated	4,044 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
Costa Coffee Kirkham	39-41 Poulton Street	318 yd
Book Bean & Ice Cream	61 Poulton Street	331 yd
The Old Bank	30 Poulton Street	348 yd
Indulge Desserts	2 Market Square	403 yd
Scott's Bistro	2 Glebe Lane	949 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Huntsman	87 Freckleton Street	202 yd
Queen's Arms	7 Poulton Street	329 yd
The Swan	115 Poulton Street	331 yd
Kirkham Bierhaus	36 Poulton Street	341 yd
Kirkham Conservative Club	Kirkham Conservative Club, Ribby Road	649 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kirkham Kebab House	12 Freckleton Street	239 yd
Mr G's Eat & Shake also trading as Donner Box	81 Poulton Street	331 yd
New Beijing	107 Poulton Street	331 yd
East Ocean Chinese Takeaway	89 Poulton Street	331 yd
Jononi Balti	91 Poulton Street	331 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Maymans	57 Poulton Street	331 yd
Co-operatives	Village Store, 4 Market Square	403 yd
Morrisons Supermarket	Morrisons, Mill Street	518 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carr Hill High School & Sixth Form Centre 11-18 11-18 ROYAL AVENUE	grass pitches	377 yd
Kirkham Community Centre MILL STREET		424 yd
Maryfields BARNFIELD PAVILLION BARNFIELD PAVILLION BARNFIELD	grass pitches	469 yd
Kirkham St Michaels C Of E Primary School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	543 yd
Hmp Kirkham FRECKLETON ROAD	grass pitches	574 yd
Rural Splash Ymca Kirkham STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	618 yd
William Segar Hodgson Playing Fields BROOKLANDS AVENUE	grass pitches	718 yd
Kirkham And Wesham Primary School KIRKHAM PRE SCHOOL KIRKHAM PRE SCHOOL NELSON STREET	grass pitches	851 yd
The Willows Catholic Primary School VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	882 yd
Kirkham And Wesham Cricket Club Woodlands Avenue	grass pitches	883 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	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.7%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	167.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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