The PR1 2XQ postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 2XQ area, explore the PR1 2XQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 2XQ area, visit the PR1 2XQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR1 |
| Ward | Plungington |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Plungington & University |
| 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 | 5723 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Student communal living / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Eat, drink and be merry.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Wing'n It, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: PR1 2XQ
Rana Spice Ltd, Takeaway Shop
Address: PR1 2XQ
Booze Brothers, Retailers - Other
Address: PR1 2XQ
Ships & Giggles, Pub, NightClub
Address: PR1 2XQ
Subway, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: PR1 2XQ
The Ferret, Pub, NightClub
Address: PR1 2XQ
The Guild, Pub, NightClub
Address: PR1 2XQ
Falafel Plus, Mobile Caterer
Address: Falafal Food Van, Stocks Street, Preston, PR1 2XQ
The nearest places is Adelphi(0.16 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is 53 Degrees(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(0.59 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(33.23 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.24 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.46 mi) | Details |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 1TT (0.53 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.55 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | PR2 2SA (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Cedar Lodge SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR2 2YQ (0.75 mi) | Details |
| St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 8JN (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 3TN (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.86 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PR1 3YJ (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Cardinal Newman College0, Outstanding | 16-99 | PR1 4HD (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY(0.69 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| fishergate hill surgeryActivefishergate hill surgery, 50 fishergate hill, preston, lancashire | 01772254484 | PR1 8DN |
| park view surgeryActivepark view surgery, 23 ribblesdale place, preston, lancashire | 01772258474 | PR1 3NA |
| avenham surgeryActiveavenham surgery, avenham h/c,avenham lane, preston, lancashire | 01772529120 | PR1 3RG |
| lane ends surgeryActive200 tulketh brow, ashton-on-ribble, preston | 01772723222 | PR2 2JJ |
| 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 |
The population of PR12XQ is 690 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 34 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 15 to 24 (3485), Between 25 to 34 (2335), and Below 14 (1822).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 398 people, followed by Indian with a total of 87.
Regarding education, 357 adults have Level 3, while 64 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (235), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (233).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (312), followed by Christian (188).
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 (627) followed by Routine occupations (16), and Intermediate occupations (12).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Student (539), and 297 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1366) and Middle East and Asia (275).