The PR2 5BU postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR2 5BU area, explore the PR2 5BU Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR2 |
| Ward | Brookfield |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Brookfield & Holme Slack |
| 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 | Brookfield |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Preston |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7141 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Ageing urban communities / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Red Scar(0.59 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Stone Cross(0.14 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(3.86 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(33.58 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR2 5SD (0.35 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of PR25BU is 317 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2303), Between 35 to 44 (1431), and Between 25 to 34 (1388).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 305 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 106 adults have Level 4, while 39 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (265), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (171).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (216), followed by No religion (87).
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 (71) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (47), and Intermediate occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (447), and 194 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1392) and European Union EU-8 (54).