preston PR25 Postcodes

Preston (PR25)

The PR25 postcode area is located in the Preston postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 866 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the PR25 postcode area, including Chorley, Leyland, Preston, Southport which come under the local authority of the South Ribble Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in PR25 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PR25 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PR25 postcode is located in the English county of Lancashire, in the north west of the country. It covers an area of the borough of Chorley and is home to a population of just over 28, 000. The postcode encompasses a number of settlements including Adlington, Anderton, Astley Village, Buckshaw Village, Clayton - le Woods, Coppull, Eccleston, Euxton, Heath Charnock, Heath Charnock, Little Hoole, Mawdesley, Rivington, White Coppice and Brindle.

The PR25 postcode covers the western part of Chorley, which consists of a largely rural landscape. Much of this countryside is protected, with parts of Rivington, Anglezarke and Horwich Moor Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The area is also a haven for cyclists, birdwatchers and walkers; it is home to two stretches of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, White Coppice and Brindle Viaduct.

A major feature of the PR25 postcode is the A49 motorway, which runs through the area. The A49 links with the M61 motorway to the north, providing commuters easy access to Preston, Manchester and the North West.

The PR25 postcode also includes Adlington Hall, a beautiful Grade I listed building and an ancient manor house which dates back to medieval times. The Hall is open to the public and boasts an impressive 12-acre garden. Adlington Hall has also become known for its annual medieval day, which sees hundreds of revellers take part in living history workshops and other activities.

The area also contains several nature reserves, parks and commons, such as Eller Beck Nature Reserve, Teddesley Hall Nature Reserve, Charnock Richard Country Park and Cuerden Valley Park. All of these can be accessed via the various footpaths and cycle routes in the PR25 postcode.

Other attractions in the area include Astley Hall which is a Grade I listed building and museum, listed garden at Yarrow Valley Country Park and a coin museum, which boasts over 3,000 coins from over 25 countries. There is also three golf courses – Chorley, Horwich and Adlington – as well as a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.

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