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14.2%UNEMPLOYED
26%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR26 9JB

What social class do the population of PR26 9JB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR26 9JB 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 9JB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 8%Children
  • 92%Adults

8% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PR269JB male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Lostock.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 50%SINGLE
  • 26%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR26 9JB is 50%. Single and 'other' people is 51%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 14.2%UNEMPLOYED

14.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PR26 9JB

Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near PR26 9JB

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PR26 9JB

Libraries

Libraries

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PR269JB Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA26DISTRICT9SECTORJBUNIT
Full PostcodePR26 9JB
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPreston
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

PR269JB Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR26 9JB 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 9JB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Croston1.1 miles SW
Bretherton1.9 miles W
Leyland2.5 miles E
Eccleston2.6 miles SE
Tarleton3.3 miles W
Mawdesley3.3 miles S
Sollom3.4 miles W
Longton4.1 miles NW
Farrington4.2 miles NE
Rufford4.6 miles SW
Hesketh Bank4.7 miles NW
Bamber Bridge5.1 miles NE
Coppull5.4 miles E
Parbold5.6 miles S
Chorley5.7 miles E
London188 miles SE
Glasgow161 miles NW
Edinburgh159 miles N
Cardiff151 miles S
Liverpool20 miles SW
Southampton200 miles SE
Saint Ives200 miles S

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