The PR2 8DW postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
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To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR2 8DW area, visit the PR2 8DW House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR2 |
| Ward | Garrison |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Cadley & College |
| 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 | Garrison |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wyre and Preston North |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 13593 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Asian traits / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Healthcare and public administration.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
The Olive School, Preston (Primary), rating:
The nearest places is Fulwood(0.42 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Highgate Close(0.10 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(1.63 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(34.00 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, PrestonPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR2 8DW (0.00 mi) | Details |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | PR2 8RA (0.24 mi) | Details |
| St Pius X Preparatory SchoolPrimary, None | 2-11 | PR2 8RD (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 8ER (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Preston College0, Good | 16-99 | PR2 8UR (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Acorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PR1 6AU (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 8QY (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Moorbrook SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3DB (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Eldon Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PR1 7YE (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 3QT (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Queen's Drive Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR2 3LA (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth FormSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PR1 6DT (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Fulwood AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 9YR (0.82 mi) | Details |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 9HH (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PR2 3SQ (0.85 mi) | Details |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR2 3SQ (0.85 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.86 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.86 mi) | Details |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 6HQ (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 6TD (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Sherwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | PR2 9GA (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY(0.63 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 |
| 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 |
| north preston medical practiceActivebroadway surgery, 2 broadway, fulwood, preston, lancashire | 01772645665 | PR2 9TH |
| issa medical centre - patelActiveissa medical centre, 73 st gregory rd,deepdale, preston, lancashire | 01772798122 | PR1 6YA |
The population of PR28DW is 322 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1425), Between 55 to 64 (1117), and Between 45 to 54 (1099).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 185 people, followed by Indian with a total of 73.
Regarding education, 96 adults have Level 4, while 33 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (422), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (240).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (148), followed by Muslim (83).
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 (37), and Semi-routine occupations (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (543), and 301 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1749) and Middle East and Asia (251).