PR8 2HW Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of PR8 2HW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR8 2HW 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 PR8 2HW from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
PR8 2HWDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PR8 2HW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around PR8 2HW, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
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 PR82HW. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
PR8 2HWTravel
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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
PR8 2HWEvents
From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around PR8 2HW.
Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area PR8 2HW.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
PR8 2HWBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the PR8 2HW postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the PR8 2HW 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
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near PR8 2HW.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around PR8 2HW. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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PR82HW Postcode Breakdown
PRAREA | 8DISTRICT | 2SECTOR | HWUNIT |
Full Postcode | PR8 2HW |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Preston |
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County | Merseyside |
Region | |
Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
PR82HW Postal District
PR8 2HW 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 PR8 2HW.
Southport | 2.5 miles NE |
Scarisbrick | 4.4 miles E |
Halsall | 4.6 miles SE |
Banks | 5.6 miles E |
Formby | 5.9 miles S |
Burscough | 6.9 miles E |
Ormskirk | 6.9 miles E |
Lytham | 7.3 miles NE |
Sollom | 7.9 miles E |
Rufford | 7.9 miles E |
Tarleton | 8.2 miles E |
Hesketh Bank | 8.5 miles E |
Bretherton | 9.5 miles E |
Sefton | 9.5 miles SE |
Freckleton | 10.3 miles NE |
London | 193 miles SE |
Glasgow | 159 miles N |
Edinburgh | 160 miles N |
Cardiff | 148 miles S |
Liverpool | 15 miles S |
Southampton | 202 miles SE |
Saint Ives | 201 miles SE |
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