Bradshaw Lane is in Greenhalgh, Preston and in Fylde district. PR4 3HQ is located in the Rural North Fylde electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradshaw Lane, Greenhalgh, Preston, PR4 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 3HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 21.8% | 24.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 54.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 53.2% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 25.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 12.7% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.6% | 15.9% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 95.7% | 97.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 97.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradshaw Lane was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% higher than the Rural North Fylde average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradshaw Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rural North Fylde and the 79th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmeadows Bradshaw Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-28 | £276,760 |
| Willow Farm Bradshaw Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-01-29 | £397,738 |
| Greenbank Farm Bradshaw Lane, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-07-12 | £514,152 |
| Moss Side Barn Bradshaw Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-07-26 | £690,153 |
| 2 Fern Villa Bradshaw Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-09-29 | £387,704 |
PR4 3HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3HQ 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.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School Garstang Road North , Wesham PR4 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,781 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 | 1,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street , Kirkham PR4 2JP | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Road , Weeton PR4 3WD | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road , Kirkham PR4 2BH | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham Pear Tree School 29 Station Road , Kirkham PR4 2HA | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX | - not rated | 4,562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Whitmore | Whitmore Fishery, Bradshaw Lane | 2 yd | |
| Laleham Health & Beauty (Canteen) | Bradshaw Lane | 471 yd | |
| Greggs | Mill Farm, Fleetwood Road | 807 yd | |
| Ashiana | Ashiana Restaurant, Fleetwood Road | 871 yd | |
| Starbucks | Fleetwood Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Coronation Way | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Farm Sports Village MILL FARM SPORTS VILLAGE MILL FARM SPORTS VILLAGE FLEETWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 970 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 | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.