PR6 8DZ Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of PR6 8DZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR6 8DZ 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 PR6 8DZ 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 PR6 8DZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around PR6 8DZ, 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 PR68DZ. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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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 PR6 8DZ.
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 PR6 8DZ postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the PR6 8DZ 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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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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PR68DZ Postcode Breakdown
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| Full Postcode | PR6 8DZ |
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| Postal Town | Preston |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PR68DZ Postal District
PR6 8DZ 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 PR6 8DZ.
| Withnell | 2.3 miles NW |
| Darwen | 2.7 miles NE |
| Belmont | 2.9 miles SE |
| Hoghton | 4 miles NW |
| Chorley | 4.4 miles W |
| Rivington | 4.5 miles SW |
| Horwich | 5.3 miles S |
| Blackburn | 5.4 miles N |
| Turton | 5.5 miles E |
| Edgworth | 6.1 miles E |
| Adlington | 6.1 miles SW |
| Oswaldtwistle | 6.3 miles NE |
| Coppull | 6.8 miles SW |
| Bamber Bridge | 6.8 miles W |
| Bradshaw | 7 miles SE |
| London | 182 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 164 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 160 miles N |
| Cardiff | 153 miles S |
| Liverpool | 27 miles SW |
| Southampton | 198 miles SE |
| Saint Ives | 199 miles S |
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