The PR1 6RQ postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 6RQ area, explore the PR1 6RQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 6RQ area, visit the PR1 6RQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR1 |
| Ward | St Matthew's |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | St Matthew'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 | St Matthew's |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Preston |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1798 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Asian terraces and flats / Urban cultural mix / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Deepdale(0.46 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Meadow Street(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(0.97 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(32.88 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 5BY (0.22 mi) | Details |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 1TT (0.30 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR1 4BD (0.45 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 5XL (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Cardinal Newman College0, Outstanding | 16-99 | PR1 4HD (0.58 mi) | Details |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 6HQ (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics0, None | 16-19 | PR1 4BA (0.62 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PR1 3YJ (0.64 mi) | Details |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | PR1 5XB (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PR1 5SN (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-7 | PR1 5RU (0.69 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 3TN (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Frenchwood Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 4LE (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Holme Slack Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 6HP (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR ALI GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.31 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 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 healthcare centreActivethe healthcare centre, flintoff way, deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772655533 | PR1 5AF |
| park view surgeryActivepark view surgery, 23 ribblesdale place, preston, lancashire | 01772258474 | PR1 3NA |
The population of PR16RQ is 321 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 33 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2131), Between 25 to 34 (1655), and Between 35 to 44 (1444).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 126 people, followed by Indian with a total of 48.
Regarding education, 84 adults have No qualifications, while 42 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (401), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (370).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (118), followed by Muslim (110).
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 Never worked and long-term unemployed (62) followed by Routine occupations (59), and Semi-routine occupations (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (638), and 427 adults mentioned they are Other.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1931) and Middle East and Asia (364).