Fairwinds Avenue is in Hesketh Bank, Preston and in West Lancashire district. PR4 6TB is located in the North Meols & Hesketh Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairwinds Avenue, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 6TD, PR4 6SH, PR4 6TA, PR4 6SA, PR4 6RY, PR4 6PJ, PR4 6RE, PR4 6PL, PR4 6RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR4 6TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 24.6% | 31% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 53.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17.5% | 14.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 8.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 24.5% | 15.3% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 29.5% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairwinds Avenue was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the North Meols & Hesketh Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairwinds Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and the 24th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fairwinds Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-10-28 | £201,383 |
| 2 Fairwinds Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2016-10-20 | £194,209 |
| 3 Fairwinds Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2012-05-18 | £201,321 |
| 9 Fairwinds Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-04-01 | £269,395 |
| 18 Fairwinds Avenue, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-03-24 | £244,648 |
PR4 6TB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints CofE School Shore Road , Hesketh Bank PR4 6RD | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton Community Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AT | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Liverpool Old Road , Much Hoole PR4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church Road , Tarleton PR4 6UP | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hoole Primary School Dob Lane , Walmer Bridge PR4 5QL | 3out of 4 | 4,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton Academy Hesketh Lane , Tarleton PR4 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naaz Indian Cuisine | Naaz, 140 Station Road | 870 yd | |
| Hesketh Bank Community Centre Front Hall | Station Road, Hesketh Bank | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Bank Bowling Club | Station Road, Hesketh Bank | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Road Recreation Ground Shore Road | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints C Of E School SHORE ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Anchorage Farm (Hesketh Bank Afc) ARCH HOUSE FARM ARCH HOUSE FARM GUIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Be Unique Fitness STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Centenary Sports Ground STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Hesketh Bank Cricket Club HESKETH BANK CRICKET CLUB HESKETH BANK CRICKET CLUB STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.