PR1 2XL Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of PR1 2XL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR1 2XL in Preston, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about PR1 2XL from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PR1 2XL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around PR1 2XL, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area PR12XL. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area PR1 2XL.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the PR1 2XL postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the PR1 2XL area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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PR12XL Postcode Breakdown
| PRAREA | 1DISTRICT | 2SECTOR | XLUNIT |
| Full Postcode | PR1 2XL |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Preston |
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| County | Lancashire |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PR12XL Postal District
PR1 2XL postcode is located in the postal town of Preston. Preston postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode PR1 2XL.
| Preston | 0.4 miles NW |
| Farrington | 3.3 miles S |
| Bamber Bridge | 3.7 miles SE |
| Samlesbury | 3.8 miles E |
| Barton | 3.8 miles N |
| Goosnargh | 4.1 miles NE |
| Longton | 4.9 miles SW |
| Leyland | 5.6 miles S |
| Balderstone | 6 miles E |
| Inglewhite | 6 miles N |
| Hoghton | 6.1 miles E |
| Freckleton | 6.5 miles W |
| Kirkham | 6.6 miles W |
| Inskip | 7 miles NW |
| Longridge | 7 miles NE |
| London | 192 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 155 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 152 miles N |
| Cardiff | 158 miles S |
| Liverpool | 27 miles SW |
| Southampton | 206 miles SE |
| Saint Ives | 206 miles S |
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