PR2 8QY Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the PR2 8QY postcode area in Preston.
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What social class do the population of PR2 8QY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 8QY 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 8QY from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PR2 8QY, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around PR2 8QY, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area PR28QY. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area PR2 8QY.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the PR2 8QY postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the PR2 8QY area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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PR28QY Postcode Breakdown
| PRAREA | 2DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | QYUNIT |
| Full Postcode | PR2 8QY |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Preston |
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| County | Lancashire |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PR28QY Postal District
PR2 8QY 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 8QY.
| Preston | 1.4 miles S |
| Barton | 2.4 miles NW |
| Goosnargh | 2.7 miles NE |
| Samlesbury | 3.9 miles E |
| Inglewhite | 4.4 miles N |
| Farrington | 4.8 miles S |
| Bamber Bridge | 5.1 miles SE |
| Balderstone | 5.7 miles E |
| Longridge | 6 miles E |
| Catterall | 6.1 miles NW |
| Longton | 6.1 miles SW |
| Inskip | 6.1 miles NW |
| Saint Michaels On Wyre | 6.3 miles NW |
| Kirkham | 6.5 miles W |
| Hoghton | 7 miles E |
| London | 193 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 154 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 151 miles N |
| Cardiff | 159 miles S |
| Liverpool | 28 miles SW |
| Southampton | 207 miles SE |
| Saint Ives | 208 miles S |
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