preston PR9 Postcodes
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Preston (PR9)
The PR9 postcode area is located in the Preston postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 1286 individual postcodes.
There are 11 electoral wards in the PR9 postcode area, including Chorley, Leyland, Preston, Southport which come under the local authority of the Sefton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in PR9 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of PR9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The PR9 postcode is located in the Preston district of Lancashire, in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide area from Burscough in the west to Southport in the east, and encompasses the towns and villages of Banks, Birkdale, Rufford, Tarleton, Hesketh Bank, Holmes, Scarisbrick, Lydiate, Meols Cop, Crossens and Ainsdale. It is bordered by the postcodes PR4 to the west, PR8 to the east and FY6 to the North.
The PR9 postcode area has an estimated population of 45,000. Most of the population is employed in commerce, education, health care, public administration, manufacturing, and professional and scientific services, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area.
The PR9 postcode district has a diverse religious and cultural background, with a wide variety of nationalities, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and African. Primary schools in the area include Larkfield Primary School, Rufford C of E Primary School and St Ambrose Church of England Primary School.
The main shopping destination in the PR9 postcode district is the Churchtown neighbourhood, home to Churchtown Trading Estate and two supermarkets. Other shopping areas in the area include Lord Street in Southport, which is home to a major department store, and the Marketgate Shopping Centre in Burscough.
Culture-wise, the PR9 postcode also has a wealth of attractions to explore, including Southport Pleasureland, which houses the world's oldest and longest roller coaster rides, the Southport Musical Hall and the Brewhouse Arts Centre, which has a Planetarium. The area is home to several regional festivals, including Southport Air Show, Blackpool Blues Festival and Southport Jazz Festival.
PR9 is an area of great history and has two burial grounds of considerable archaeological interest – St Nicholas Churchyard in Birkdale and the Jewish burial ground of Hesketh Bank. There are many listed buildings in the district, including the Hesketh Bank Windmill, Ainsdale Station, Ainsdale Hall, Meols Hall and Rufford Old Hall.
The PR9 postcode enjoys great access to major transport links, including the M58 motorway and the Liverpool-Southport railway line. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon, while the nearest bus station is at Rufford.
The PR9 postcode district is a great place to live and visit, with something for everyone – shopping, cultural attractions, outdoor activities and historical sites.
Demographics
Merseyside
PR9 is located in the county of Merseyside, in England.
Merseyside has a total population of 1,406,400, making it the 9th largest county in the UK.
Merseyside has a total area of 250 square miles, and a population density of 2174 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | PR9 |
| Postal Town | Preston |
| MSOA Name | Sefton 004 |
| LSOA Name | Sefton 004C |
| County | Merseyside |
| Region | Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
PR9 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PR9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.