155POPULATION
6.8%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
36%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 8EA

What social class do the population of PR2 8EA belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 8EA 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 8EA from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.7%Male
  • 52.3%Female

From the last census, 47.7% of people in PR28EA male, and 52.3% female. Women outnumber men in College.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 8EA is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 71%WHITE
  • 31%NON-WHITE

71% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.7%WORKING
  • 6.8%UNEMPLOYED

6.8% 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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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 near PR2 8EA

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near PR2 8EA

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near PR2 8EA

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PR2 8EA

Libraries

Libraries

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PR28EA Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTOREAUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 8EA
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

PR28EA Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 8EA 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 8EA.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Preston0.9 miles SW
Barton2.9 miles NW
Goosnargh3.1 miles NE
Samlesbury3.6 miles E
Farrington4.2 miles S
Bamber Bridge4.5 miles SE
Inglewhite5 miles N
Balderstone5.6 miles E
Longton5.8 miles SW
Longridge6.2 miles E
Hoghton6.5 miles E
Inskip6.5 miles NW
Leyland6.5 miles S
Catterall6.7 miles NW
Kirkham6.7 miles W
London193 miles SE
Glasgow154 miles NW
Edinburgh151 miles N
Cardiff159 miles S
Liverpool28 miles SW
Southampton207 miles SE
Saint Ives207 miles S

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