24POPULATION
1.8%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
37%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of PR5 7BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR5 7BJ 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 7BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.7%Male
  • 58.3%Female

From the last census, 41.7% of people in PR57BJ male, and 58.3% female. Women outnumber men in Lostock.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR5 7BJ is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.1%WORKING
  • 1.8%UNEMPLOYED

1.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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PR5 7BJ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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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

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in PR5 7BJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

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PR57BJ Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA5DISTRICT7SECTORBJUNIT
Full PostcodePR5 7BJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPreston
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

PR57BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR5 7BJ 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 7BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bretherton1.2 miles SW
Tarleton2.1 miles W
Longton2.4 miles N
Croston2.4 miles SE
Hesketh Bank2.8 miles W
Sollom2.9 miles SW
Leyland3.6 miles E
Farrington4.3 miles E
Eccleston4.5 miles SE
Mawdesley4.7 miles S
Rufford4.9 miles SW
Banks5.2 miles W
Bamber Bridge5.5 miles E
Freckleton5.6 miles NW
Preston6.5 miles NE
London190 miles SE
Glasgow159 miles NW
Edinburgh157 miles N
Cardiff152 miles S
Liverpool20 miles SW
Southampton202 miles SE
Saint Ives201 miles S
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