The PR1 2RX postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 2RX area, explore the PR1 2RX Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 2RX area, visit the PR1 2RX House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR1 |
| Ward | Plungington |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | St George's |
| 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 | Plungington |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Preston |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6188 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Constrained neighbourhoods / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Public administration and security.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Adelphi(0.34 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Gardner Street(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(0.58 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(33.01 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 |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 3TN (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.64 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PR1 3YJ (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Cardinal Newman College0, Outstanding | 16-99 | PR1 4HD (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 5BY (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR1 4BD (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.83 mi) | Details |
| St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 8JN (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Frenchwood Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 4LE (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics0, None | 16-19 | PR1 4BA (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.89 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.92 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 5XL (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is AVENHAM SURGERY(0.55 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 |
| 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 PR12RX is 579 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 31 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 15 to 24 (2177), Below 14 (998), and Between 25 to 34 (977).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 380 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 47.
Regarding education, 158 adults have No qualifications, while 99 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (221), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (215).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (249), followed by No religion (195).
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 (114) followed by Routine occupations (107), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (81).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Student (1035), and 261 adults mentioned they are Student And In employment: Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1498) and Middle East and Asia (446).