PR26 6WS Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of PR26 6WS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR26 6WS 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 PR26 6WS from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
PR26 6WSDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PR26 6WS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around PR26 6WS, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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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 PR266WS. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
PR26 6WSTravel
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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
PR26 6WSEvents
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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 PR26 6WS.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
PR26 6WSBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the PR26 6WS postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the PR26 6WS 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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PR266WS Postcode Breakdown
PRAREA | 26DISTRICT | 6SECTOR | WSUNIT |
Full Postcode | PR26 6WS |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Preston |
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Ward Name | |
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LSOA Name | |
County | Lancashire |
Region | |
Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PR266WS Postal District
PR26 6WS 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 PR26 6WS.
Farrington | 0.6 miles N |
Bamber Bridge | 1.3 miles E |
Leyland | 1.7 miles S |
Preston | 4.1 miles N |
Longton | 4.3 miles W |
Hoghton | 4.7 miles E |
Croston | 4.9 miles SW |
Bretherton | 5.1 miles SW |
Chorley | 5.2 miles SE |
Samlesbury | 5.2 miles NE |
Eccleston | 5.2 miles S |
Withnell | 6 miles E |
Tarleton | 6.3 miles W |
Hesketh Bank | 6.3 miles W |
Coppull | 6.6 miles SE |
London | 189 miles SE |
Glasgow | 159 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 156 miles N |
Cardiff | 154 miles S |
Liverpool | 24 miles SW |
Southampton | 202 miles SE |
Saint Ives | 202 miles S |
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