PR26 8WZ Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of PR26 8WZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR26 8WZ 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 PR26 8WZ from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
PR26 8WZDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PR26 8WZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around PR26 8WZ, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area PR268WZ. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
PR26 8WZTravel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
PR26 8WZEvents
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area PR26 8WZ.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
PR26 8WZBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the PR26 8WZ postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the PR26 8WZ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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PR268WZ Postcode Breakdown
PRAREA | 26DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | WZUNIT |
Full Postcode | PR26 8WZ |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Preston |
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County | Lancashire |
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Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PR268WZ Postal District
PR26 8WZ 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 PR26 8WZ.
Farrington | 1.2 miles N |
Leyland | 1.2 miles SE |
Bamber Bridge | 2 miles E |
Longton | 4 miles W |
Croston | 4.3 miles SW |
Bretherton | 4.5 miles W |
Preston | 4.6 miles N |
Eccleston | 4.6 miles S |
Chorley | 5.1 miles E |
Hoghton | 5.2 miles E |
Tarleton | 5.7 miles W |
Hesketh Bank | 5.9 miles W |
Samlesbury | 5.9 miles NE |
Coppull | 6.2 miles SE |
Sollom | 6.2 miles SW |
London | 188 miles SE |
Glasgow | 159 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 157 miles N |
Cardiff | 154 miles S |
Liverpool | 23 miles SW |
Southampton | 202 miles SE |
Saint Ives | 202 miles S |
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