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2.4%UNEMPLOYED
55%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPR5 2YU

What social class do the population of PR5 2YU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR5 2YU 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 PR5 2YU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PR52YU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Farington East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 55%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR5 2YU is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.7%WORKING
  • 2.4%UNEMPLOYED

2.4% 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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PR5 2YU 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 PR5 2YU

Events

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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 PR5 2YU

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 PR5 2YU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PR52YU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodePR5 2YU
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

PR52YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR5 2YU 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 PR5 2YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bamber Bridge1.1 miles NE
Farrington1.2 miles NW
Leyland1.6 miles SW
Hoghton4.1 miles E
Chorley4.5 miles SE
Preston4.6 miles N
Longton5 miles W
Samlesbury5.1 miles NE
Eccleston5.1 miles S
Croston5.1 miles SW
Withnell5.3 miles E
Bretherton5.5 miles W
Coppull6.1 miles S
Tarleton6.8 miles W
Hesketh Bank6.9 miles W
London188 miles SE
Glasgow159 miles NW
Edinburgh157 miles N
Cardiff154 miles S
Liverpool24 miles SW
Southampton202 miles SE
Saint Ives202 miles S

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