61POPULATION
5%UNEMPLOYED
24%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 2RJ

What social class do the population of PR2 2RJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 2RJ in Preston, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about PR2 2RJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.6%Male
  • 57.4%Female

From the last census, 42.6% of people in PR22RJ male, and 57.4% female. Women outnumber men in Ashton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 62%SINGLE
  • 24%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 2RJ is 62%. Single and 'other' people is 38%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.8%WORKING
  • 5%UNEMPLOYED

5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PR2 2RJ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

PR2 2RJ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near PR2 2RJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near PR2 2RJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PR2 2RJ

Events

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What's on near PR2 2RJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near PR2 2RJ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near PR2 2RJ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near PR2 2RJ

Banks

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Banks near PR2 2RJ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near PR2 2RJ

Schools

Schools

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Schools near PR2 2RJ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres PR2 2RJ

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in PR2 2RJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in PR2 2RJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PR2 2RJ

Libraries

Libraries

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PR22RJ Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORRJUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 2RJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPreston
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

PR22RJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 2RJ postcode is located in the postal town of Preston. Preston postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode PR2 2RJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Preston0.5 miles E
Farrington3.5 miles SE
Barton3.6 miles N
Bamber Bridge4.2 miles SE
Goosnargh4.3 miles NE
Longton4.5 miles SW
Samlesbury4.5 miles E
Leyland5.8 miles S
Freckleton5.8 miles W
Kirkham5.8 miles W
Inglewhite6 miles N
Warton6.4 miles W
Inskip6.4 miles NW
Balderstone6.7 miles E
Hesketh Bank6.7 miles SW
London193 miles SE
Glasgow155 miles NW
Edinburgh152 miles N
Cardiff158 miles S
Liverpool27 miles SW
Southampton206 miles SE
Saint Ives206 miles S

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