85POPULATION
4.9%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
14%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 6YQ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 55.3%Male
  • 44.7%Female

From the last census, 55.3% of people in PR26YQ male, and 44.7% female. Men outnumber women in Brookfield.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 6YQ is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 15%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.1%WORKING
  • 4.9%UNEMPLOYED

4.9% 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 6YQ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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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 6YQ

Events

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What's on near PR2 6YQ

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 6YQ

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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Police Stations in PR2 6YQ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in PR2 6YQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PR26YQ Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORYQUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 6YQ
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

PR26YQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 6YQ 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 6YQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Preston2.1 miles W
Samlesbury2.2 miles E
Goosnargh2.7 miles N
Barton3.8 miles NW
Bamber Bridge4.2 miles S
Balderstone4.2 miles E
Farrington4.4 miles S
Inglewhite5.2 miles N
Longridge5.2 miles NE
Hoghton5.4 miles SE
Leyland6.6 miles S
Longton6.8 miles SW
Withnell7.2 miles SE
Catterall7.4 miles NW
Inskip7.8 miles W
London192 miles SE
Glasgow155 miles NW
Edinburgh152 miles N
Cardiff159 miles S
Liverpool28 miles SW
Southampton206 miles SE
Saint Ives207 miles S

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