12POPULATION
6.8%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
36%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 8ED

What social class do the population of PR2 8ED belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 8ED 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 8ED 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

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PR28ED male, and 50% 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 8ED 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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PR2 8ED 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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near PR2 8ED

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PR2 8ED

Events

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What's on near PR2 8ED

Local Attractions

Attractions

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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 8ED

Banks

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Banks near PR2 8ED

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near PR2 8ED

Schools

Schools

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Schools near PR2 8ED

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in PR2 8ED

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PR2 8ED

Libraries

Libraries

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PR28ED Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTOREDUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 8ED
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

PR28ED Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 8ED 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 8ED.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Preston1.2 miles SW
Goosnargh2.9 miles NE
Barton3 miles NW
Samlesbury3.4 miles E
Farrington4.3 miles S
Bamber Bridge4.5 miles SE
Inglewhite4.9 miles N
Balderstone5.4 miles E
Longridge6 miles E
Longton6 miles SW
Hoghton6.4 miles E
Leyland6.6 miles S
Catterall6.7 miles NW
Inskip6.7 miles NW
Saint Michaels On Wyre6.9 miles NW
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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