The PR1 2QU postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 2QU area, explore the PR1 2QU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 2QU area, visit the PR1 2QU 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:
Preston Masonic Hall Ltd, Pub, NightClub
Address: Ashlar House, 2 Saul Street, Preston, PR1 2QU
The nearest places is Adelphi(0.42 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Lancaster Road(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(0.54 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(32.93 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 (0.17 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 3TN (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.55 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PR1 3YJ (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Cardinal Newman College0, Outstanding | 16-99 | PR1 4HD (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR1 4BD (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 5BY (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Frenchwood Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 4LE (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics0, None | 16-19 | PR1 4BA (0.79 mi) | Details |
| St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 8JN (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.89 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 5XL (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Christ The King Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Serious Weaknesses | 11-16 | PR1 4PR (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is AVENHAM SURGERY(0.46 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 |
| dr ali guttridge medical centreActiveguttridge medical centre, deepdale road, preston, lancashire | 01772325150 | PR1 6LL |
| gutteridge medical centreActiveguttridge medical centre, deepdale road, preston, lancashire | 01772325130 | PR1 6LL |
| issa medical centre - patelActiveissa medical centre, 73 st gregory rd,deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772798122 | PR1 6YA |
| fishergate hill surgeryActivefishergate hill surgery, 50 fishergate hill, preston, lancashire | 01772254484 | PR1 8DN |
| the new hall lane practiceActivenew hall lane practice, geoffrey street, preston, lancashire | 01772970907 | PR1 5NE |
The population of PR12QU is 344 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 119 people, followed by Indian with a total of 47.
Regarding education, 159 adults have Level 4, while 42 have No qualifications.
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 Christian (101), followed by Muslim (88).
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 (152) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (47), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (30).
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).