18POPULATION
16%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
6%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 5AU

What social class do the population of PR2 5AU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 5AU 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 5AU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 30%Children
  • 70%Adults

30% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 61.1%Male
  • 38.9%Female

From the last census, 61.1% of people in PR25AU male, and 38.9% female. Men outnumber women in Fishwick.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 6%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 52%DE

According to census records, 6% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 41%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 5AU is 41%. Single and 'other' people is 58%.

ETHNICITY

  • 52%WHITE
  • 48%NON-WHITE

52% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75.2%WORKING
  • 16%UNEMPLOYED

16% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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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 5AU

Events

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What's on near PR2 5AU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near PR2 5AU

Banks

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Banks near PR2 5AU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near PR2 5AU

Schools

Schools

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Schools near PR2 5AU

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in PR2 5AU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PR2 5AU

Libraries

Libraries

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PR25AU Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT5SECTORAUUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 5AU
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

PR25AU Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 5AU 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 5AU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Preston2.1 miles W
Samlesbury2.1 miles E
Bamber Bridge2.9 miles S
Farrington3.2 miles SW
Goosnargh4 miles N
Balderstone4.4 miles E
Hoghton4.5 miles E
Barton4.8 miles NW
Leyland5.4 miles S
Longridge6.2 miles NE
Longton6.2 miles W
Withnell6.3 miles E
Inglewhite6.4 miles N
Blackburn7.5 miles E
Chorley7.8 miles SE
London191 miles SE
Glasgow156 miles NW
Edinburgh153 miles N
Cardiff158 miles S
Liverpool27 miles SW
Southampton205 miles SE
Saint Ives206 miles S

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