The PR2 6BU postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR2 6BU area, explore the PR2 6BU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR2 6BU area, visit the PR2 6BU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR2 |
| 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 | 2512 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Pakistani communities / Urban cultural mix / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Multiethnic urban high streets.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Don Mario, Takeaway Shop
Address: PR2 6BU
Megasave, Retailers - Other
Address: PR2 6BU
GFC, Takeaway Shop
Address: PR2 6BU
The nearest places is Ribbleton(0.25 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Robin Street(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(1.78 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(32.71 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-7 | PR1 5RU (0.16 mi) | Details |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PR1 5SN (0.19 mi) | Details |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | PR1 5XB (0.41 mi) | Details |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 4RH (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Fishwick Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 4RH (0.46 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 5XL (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | PR2 6BB (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Holme Slack Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 6HP (0.62 mi) | Details |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 6LX (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 5BY (0.63 mi) | Details |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 6HQ (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | PR2 6EE (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Moor Nook Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 6EE (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 5TU (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR1 4BD (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics0, None | 16-19 | PR1 4BA (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR A HUSSAIN(0.56 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| dr a hussainActiveribble village surgery, 200 miller road, ribbleton, preston, lancashire | 01772792864 | PR2 6NH |
| the new hall lane practiceActivenew hall lane practice, geoffrey street, preston, lancashire | 01772970907 | PR1 5NE |
| ribbleton medical centreActiveribbleton medical ctr, 243 ribbleton avenue, preston, lancashire | 01772529064 | PR2 6RD |
| issa medical centre - patelActiveissa medical centre, 73 st gregory rd,deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772798122 | PR1 6YA |
| 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 healthcare centreActivethe healthcare centre, flintoff way, deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772655533 | PR1 5AF |
The population of PR26BU is 463 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 207 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 65.
Regarding education, 124 adults have Does not apply, while 48 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (261), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (247).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (182), followed by No religion (120).
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 (77) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (53), and Semi-routine occupations (50).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (472), and 225 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1453) and Middle East and Asia (263).