The PR1 2QL postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 2QL area, explore the PR1 2QL Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 2QL area, visit the PR1 2QL House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR1 |
| Ward | City Centre |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Preston Town Centre |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Preston |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Preston |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Preston |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5521 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multicultural student neighbourhood / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Public administration and security.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Crown News & Convenience Store, Retailers - Other
Address: PR1 2QL
The New Butty Shop, Takeaway Shop
Address: PR1 2QL
Life Enrichment Programme, Other Catering Premises
Address: TRM Community Centre, 227 Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 2QL
AYP Healthcare Ltd, Retailers - Other
Address: PR1 2QL
The nearest places is Adelphi(0.50 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Lancaster Road(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(0.52 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(32.85 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 1TT (0.19 mi) | Details |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 3TN (0.45 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.48 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PR1 3YJ (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Cardinal Newman College0, Outstanding | 16-99 | PR1 4HD (0.53 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR1 4BD (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 5BY (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Frenchwood Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 4LE (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics0, None | 16-19 | PR1 4BA (0.73 mi) | Details |
| St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 8JN (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Christ The King Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Serious Weaknesses | 11-16 | PR1 4PR (0.88 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 5XL (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is AVENHAM SURGERY(0.39 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| avenham surgeryActiveavenham surgery, avenham h/c,avenham lane, preston, lancashire | 01772529120 | PR1 3RG |
| park view surgeryActivepark view surgery, 23 ribblesdale place, preston, lancashire | 01772258474 | PR1 3NA |
| gutteridge medical centreActiveguttridge medical centre, deepdale road, preston, lancashire | 01772325130 | PR1 6LL |
| dr ali guttridge medical centreActiveguttridge medical centre, deepdale road, preston, lancashire | 01772325150 | PR1 6LL |
| fishergate hill surgeryActivefishergate hill surgery, 50 fishergate hill, preston, lancashire | 01772254484 | PR1 8DN |
| issa medical centre - patelActiveissa medical centre, 73 st gregory rd,deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772798122 | PR1 6YA |
| the new hall lane practiceActivenew hall lane practice, geoffrey street, preston, lancashire | 01772970907 | PR1 5NE |
The population of PR12QL is 273 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 35 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 15 to 24 (2635), Between 25 to 34 (2210), and Below 14 (1292).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 105 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 25.
Regarding education, 138 adults have Level 4, while 28 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (260), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (104), followed by Christian (83).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Full-time students (115) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (24).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Student (630), and 280 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (842) and Middle East and Asia (395).