The PR2 3BH postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR2 3BH area, explore the PR2 3BH Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR2 3BH area, visit the PR2 3BH House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR2 |
| 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 | 10727 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Private renting new arrivals / Urban cultural mix / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Professional home-workers in outer suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Shell Fulwood Filling Station, Retailers - Other
Address: Petrol Filling Station, 169-171 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 3BH
The nearest places is Nooklands(0.42 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Watling Street Road(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(1.48 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(33.98 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.24 mi) | Details |
| The Olive School, PrestonPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR2 8DW (0.26 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.35 mi) | Details |
| St Pius X Preparatory SchoolPrimary, None | 2-11 | PR2 8RD (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 3QT (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | PR2 8RA (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.53 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.59 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 8ER (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 8QY (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Preston College0, Good | 16-99 | PR2 8UR (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Queen's Drive Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR2 3LA (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3SQ (0.67 mi) | Details |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 3SQ (0.67 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Fulwood AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 9YR (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY(0.71 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| lytham road surgeryActive1st flr, fatima hlth ctr, 228 garstang rd, fulwood, preston | 01772716033 | PR2 9QB |
| lane ends surgeryActive200 tulketh brow, ashton-on-ribble, preston | 01772723222 | PR2 2JJ |
| the healthcare centreActivethe healthcare centre, flintoff way, deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772655533 | PR1 5AF |
| 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 PR23BH is 319 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 159 people, followed by Indian with a total of 66.
Regarding education, 74 adults have Level 4, while 44 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (295), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (232).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (122), followed by Christian (112).
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 Routine occupations (34), and Intermediate occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (438), and 188 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1277) and Middle East and Asia (259).