106POPULATION
13.7%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
3%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR2 6HJ

What social class do the population of PR2 6HJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR2 6HJ 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 6HJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 34%Children
  • 67%Adults

34% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.9%Male
  • 48.1%Female

From the last census, 51.9% of people in PR26HJ male, and 48.1% female. Men outnumber women in Ribbleton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 3%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 56%DE

According to census records, 3% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 50%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR2 6HJ is 50%. Single and 'other' people is 49%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79.2%WORKING
  • 13.7%UNEMPLOYED

13.7% 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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PR2 6HJ Demographics

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 6HJ

Events

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What's on near PR2 6HJ

Local Attractions

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 6HJ

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 6HJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PR26HJ Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORHJUNIT
Full PostcodePR2 6HJ
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

PR26HJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR2 6HJ 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 6HJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Samlesbury1.4 miles E
Preston2.9 miles W
Goosnargh3 miles N
Balderstone3.4 miles E
Bamber Bridge4.1 miles S
Barton4.5 miles NW
Farrington4.6 miles SW
Hoghton4.8 miles SE
Longridge4.8 miles NE
Inglewhite5.6 miles NW
Withnell6.5 miles SE
Leyland6.7 miles SW
Blackburn6.9 miles E
Longton7.4 miles SW
Hurst Green7.8 miles E
London191 miles SE
Glasgow155 miles NW
Edinburgh152 miles N
Cardiff159 miles S
Liverpool29 miles SW
Southampton206 miles SE
Saint Ives206 miles S

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A 47-year-old man is being held on suspicion of causing the woman's death by dangerous driving.

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Big increase in England's hen harrier numbers

Northumberland, the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and Lancashire are all now home to hen harriers.

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Pharmacy robots speed up prescription picking

The robots are "like giant vending machines" that find medicines faster than humans, a Trust says.

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Speaker left 'devastated' by father's death

Former Labour MP Lord Hoyle was a "truly dedicated parliamentarian", Sir Lindsay Hoyle says.

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Lorry driver charged with drink driving on motorway

The 52-year-old's vehicle was brought to a stop by police and a bottle of vodka was found inside.

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Pool where deadly bacteria found to be demolished

The leisure complex is set to be knocked down, despite pleas from the community.

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Mural salutes town's place in Star Wars universe

A bus station mural celebrates a seaside town's links to a galaxy far, far away.

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Halifax to play next two home games at Accrington

Halifax Town are to play their next two home games at Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium.

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