Orchard Meadows is in Elswick, Preston and in Fylde district. PR4 3EY is located in the Rural North Fylde electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 2016-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Meadows, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 3UP, PR4 3YL, PR4 3UN, PR4 3ZL, PR4 3ZP, PR4 3ZB, PR4 3ZQ, PR4 3YF, PR4 3YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 3EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.9% | 32.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 50.6% | -12.0% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 50.6% | 46.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 38% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3EY this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 18.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 37.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.7% | 97.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Meadows was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Rural North Fylde average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Orchard Meadows has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rural North Fylde and the 41st lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Orchard Meadows, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-11-25 | £360,330 |
| 3 Orchard Meadows, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2019-11-14 | £8,791 |
| 3 Orchard Meadows, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2019-11-14 | £8,791 |
| 4 Orchard Meadows, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2019-09-17 | £5,805 |
| 6 Orchard Meadows, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-10-07 | £411,479 |
PR4 3EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
PR4 3EY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School Copp Lane , Great Eccleston PR3 0ZN | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston St Mary's Road , Great Eccleston PR3 0ZJ | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Road , Singleton FY6 8LN | 4out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School Preston Road , Inskip PR4 0TT | 3out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeton Primary School Minden Road , Weeton PR4 3HX | 4out of 4 | 4,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship, Elswick | Ship Hotel, High Street | 147 yd | |
| Boot n Shoe | Boot And Shoe Inn, Beech Road | 218 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Road Playing Fields ROSEACRE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 355 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.