The PR1 6BJ postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 6BJ area, explore the PR1 6BJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 6BJ area, visit the PR1 6BJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR1 |
| Ward | Deepdale |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Moor Park |
| 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 | Deepdale |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Preston |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7449 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Private renting new arrivals / Young ethnic communities / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Healthcare and public administration.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Deepdale(0.27 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Kent Street(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(1.07 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(33.36 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.24 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.34 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.41 mi) | Details |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 1TT (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.47 mi) | Details |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 6HQ (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 5BY (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 8ER (0.65 mi) | Details |
| The Olive School, PrestonPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR2 8DW (0.65 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | PR2 8RA (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR1 4BD (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Holme Slack Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 6HP (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Preston College0, Good | 16-99 | PR2 8UR (0.96 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 5XL (0.97 mi) | Details |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PR1 5SN (0.97 mi) | Details |
| St Pius X Preparatory SchoolPrimary, None | 2-11 | PR2 8RD (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR ALI GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.32 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| the healthcare centreActivethe healthcare centre, flintoff way, deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772655533 | PR1 5AF |
| the new hall lane practiceActivenew hall lane practice, geoffrey street, preston, lancashire | 01772970907 | PR1 5NE |
| avenham surgeryActiveavenham surgery, avenham h/c,avenham lane, preston, lancashire | 01772529120 | PR1 3RG |
The population of PR16BJ is 424 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 (1487), Below 14 (1329), and Between 25 to 34 (1236).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 159 people, followed by Indian with a total of 112.
Regarding education, 96 adults have No qualifications, while 68 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (253), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (202).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (167), followed by Christian (114).
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 Routine occupations (74) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (66), and Full-time students (51).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (447), and 185 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1169) and Middle East and Asia (412).