2POPULATION
6.9%UNEMPLOYED
31%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR7 2SW

What social class do the population of PR7 2SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR7 2SW 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 PR7 2SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PR72SW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Chorley South East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 40%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 46%SINGLE
  • 31%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR7 2SW is 46%. Single and 'other' people is 53%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.9%WORKING
  • 6.9%UNEMPLOYED

6.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PR7 2SW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

PR7 2SW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near PR7 2SW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PR7 2SW

Events

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What's on near PR7 2SW

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 PR7 2SW

Banks

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Banks near PR7 2SW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near PR7 2SW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near PR7 2SW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in PR7 2SW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PR7 2SW

Libraries

Libraries

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PR72SW Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA7DISTRICT2SECTORSWUNIT
Full PostcodePR7 2SW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPreston
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

PR72SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR7 2SW 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 PR7 2SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chorley0.7 miles E
Coppull2.6 miles S
Leyland3.5 miles NW
Rivington3.7 miles E
Eccleston3.7 miles W
Adlington3.9 miles SE
Bamber Bridge4.6 miles N
Withnell4.7 miles NE
Hoghton4.8 miles NE
Horwich5 miles SE
Standish5 miles S
Farrington5.2 miles NW
Croston5.5 miles W
Belmont5.6 miles E
Mawdesley6.1 miles W
London184 miles SE
Glasgow163 miles NW
Edinburgh160 miles N
Cardiff151 miles S
Liverpool22 miles SW
Southampton198 miles SE
Saint Ives198 miles S

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