The PR1 2RA postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 2RA area, explore the PR1 2RA Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 2RA area, visit the PR1 2RA 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.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Adelphi(0.36 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Ring Way(0.14 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(0.54 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(32.99 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 (0.21 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 3TN (0.55 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PR1 3YJ (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Cardinal Newman College0, Outstanding | 16-99 | PR1 4HD (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR1 4BD (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 5BY (0.73 mi) | Details |
| St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 8JN (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Frenchwood Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 4LE (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics0, None | 16-19 | PR1 4BA (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.92 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is AVENHAM SURGERY(0.52 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 PR12RA 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).