42POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 9RA

What social class do the population of PR2 9RA belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 9RA 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 9RA from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PR29RA male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Garrison.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 9RA is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.6%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% 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 9RA 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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Taxis near PR2 9RA

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PR2 9RA

Events

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What's on near PR2 9RA

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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 9RA

Banks

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Banks near PR2 9RA

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near PR2 9RA

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in PR2 9RA

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PR2 9RA

Libraries

Libraries

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PR29RA Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT9SECTORRAUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 9RA
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

PR29RA Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 9RA 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 9RA.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Goosnargh2 miles N
Preston2.1 miles SW
Samlesbury2.9 miles E
Barton3 miles NW
Inglewhite4.4 miles N
Balderstone4.6 miles E
Bamber Bridge5 miles S
Longridge5 miles E
Farrington5 miles S
Hoghton6.3 miles SE
Catterall6.5 miles NW
Longton7 miles SW
Inskip7 miles W
Saint Michaels On Wyre7.1 miles NW
Leyland7.3 miles S
London193 miles SE
Glasgow154 miles NW
Edinburgh151 miles N
Cardiff160 miles S
Liverpool29 miles SW
Southampton207 miles SE
Saint Ives208 miles S

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