16POPULATION
11.8%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 6PJ

What social class do the population of PR2 6PJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 6PJ 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 6PJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 77%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 56.3%Male
  • 43.8%Female

From the last census, 56.3% of people in PR26PJ male, and 43.8% female. Men outnumber women in Ribbleton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 50%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 45%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 6PJ is 45%. Single and 'other' people is 55%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82.1%WORKING
  • 11.8%UNEMPLOYED

11.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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PR2 6PJ Demographics

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

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PR2 6PJ

Events

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What's on near PR2 6PJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near PR2 6PJ

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

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in PR2 6PJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PR26PJ Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORPJUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 6PJ
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

PR26PJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 6PJ 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 6PJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Samlesbury1.7 miles E
Goosnargh2.6 miles N
Preston2.9 miles W
Balderstone3.4 miles E
Barton4.2 miles NW
Bamber Bridge4.5 miles S
Longridge4.6 miles NE
Farrington4.9 miles SW
Inglewhite5.2 miles NW
Hoghton5.2 miles SE
Withnell6.9 miles SE
Leyland7 miles S
Blackburn7.2 miles E
Longton7.5 miles SW
Catterall7.6 miles NW
London192 miles SE
Glasgow155 miles NW
Edinburgh151 miles N
Cardiff159 miles S
Liverpool29 miles SW
Southampton206 miles SE
Saint Ives207 miles S

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