The PR2 1BU postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR2 1BU area, explore the PR2 1BU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR2 1BU area, visit the PR2 1BU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR2 |
| Ward | Ashton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches |
| 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 | Ashton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Preston |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4813 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
@Home, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Preston, PR2 1BU
Here for Humanity, Other Catering Premises
Address: Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Preston, PR2 1BU
Express Checkout, Retailers - Other
Address: PR2 1BU
Bizzie Lizzies Kitchen, Takeaway Shop
Address: PR2 1BU
Mr Slice Guy, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: PR2 1BU
The nearest places is Maudlands(0.39 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Fazackerley Street(0.10 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(1.13 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(33.79 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | PR2 2SA (0.07 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 5-11 | PR2 1EQ (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Cedar Lodge SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR2 2YQ (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Ashton Community Science CollegeSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 1SL (0.81 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.85 mi) | Details |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 3SQ (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3SQ (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LANE ENDS SURGERY(0.24 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| lane ends surgeryActive200 tulketh brow, ashton-on-ribble, preston | 01772723222 | PR2 2JJ |
| briarwood medical centreActivebriarwood medical centre, 514 blackpool road,ashton, preston, lancashire | 01772529230 | PR2 1HY |
| the park medical practiceActivethe park medical practice, cottam ln surg, cottam ln, ashton, lancashire | 01772726500 | PR2 1JR |
The population of PR21BU is 283 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2020), Between 25 to 34 (1646), and Between 35 to 44 (1427).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 203 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 33.
Regarding education, 85 adults have Level 4, while 50 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (380), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (229).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (134), followed by No religion (98).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (44) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (35), and Semi-routine occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (537), and 166 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1331) and Middle East and Asia (63).