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8.3%UNEMPLOYED
24%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of PR2 0WY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 0WY 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 PR2 0WY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 85%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PR20WY male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Riversway.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 33%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 62%SINGLE
  • 24%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 0WY is 62%. Single and 'other' people is 37%.

ETHNICITY

  • 61%WHITE
  • 38%NON-WHITE

61% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 64.5%WORKING
  • 8.3%UNEMPLOYED

8.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PR2 0WY

Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near PR2 0WY

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in PR2 0WY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PR20WY Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT0SECTORWYUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 0WY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPreston
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

PR20WY Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 0WY 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 PR2 0WY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Preston0.9 miles NW
Farrington2.6 miles S
Bamber Bridge3.1 miles SE
Samlesbury3.9 miles E
Barton4.4 miles N
Longton4.5 miles SW
Goosnargh4.6 miles NE
Leyland4.9 miles S
Hoghton5.8 miles E
Balderstone6.1 miles E
Freckleton6.5 miles W
Inglewhite6.6 miles N
Kirkham6.8 miles W
Hesketh Bank6.9 miles SW
Bretherton7.1 miles SW
London192 miles SE
Glasgow156 miles NW
Edinburgh153 miles N
Cardiff157 miles S
Liverpool26 miles SW
Southampton205 miles SE
Saint Ives206 miles S
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