preston PR3 Postcodes
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Preston (PR3)
The PR3 postcode area is located in the Preston postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 1475 individual postcodes.
There are 101 electoral wards in the PR3 postcode area, including Chorley, Leyland, Preston, Southport which come under the local authority of the Wyre Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in PR3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of PR3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The PR3 postcode covers two localities in the Preston district of Lancashire, England: Garstang and Catterall. Historically, the area was part of the Bowland Forest and had a strong association with the Knights of the Templar. Garstang is a historic market town that dates back to the 12th century; it has a long history of being a market town and the centre of the region's wool trade. Catterall is a small village located on the banks of the River Wyre. It has a strong agricultural heritage and is home to the 12th century Catterall Hall.
PR3 consists of a rural outlook and has a largely rural economy with many businesses based in the agricultural, forestry and tourism sectors. The area is home to a number of attractions, including the World of Wheel, the Galazan Quarry Nature Reserve and Ashton Memorial. It is also home to both the Garstang and Catterall Cricket Clubs, Garstang Bowling Club and two golf courses at the Garstang Country Park.
PR3 is well served by buses and has good access to the motorway network, with both the M6 and M55 motorways nearby. It is also home to a number of schools, including Garstang Community Primary School, Garstang Academy and Catterall Primary School. Leisure opportunities in the area include a range of pubs and restaurants, as well as two nearby nature reserves, Warton Crag Nature Reserve and Boar Cop Nature Reserve.
The PR3 postcode has a great deal to offer in terms of leisure and recreation, both in its rural setting and within the nearby towns and cities of Lancaster, Blackpool and Preston. With its easy access to the motorway network and the coast, it provides an ideal base for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty and heritage of Lancashire.
Demographics
Lancashire
PR3 is located in the county of Lancashire, in England.
Lancashire has a total population of 1,485,000, making it the 8th largest county in the UK.
Lancashire has a total area of 1187 square miles, and a population density of 482 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | PR3 |
| Postal Town | Preston |
| MSOA Name | Wyre 006 |
| LSOA Name | Wyre 006C |
| County | Lancashire |
| Region | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wyre |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
PR3 Electoral Wards
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R.A, preston
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Lovely quiet country setting, just very relaxing area, nothing I don't like.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.