26POPULATION
2.4%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of PR8 2XZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PR8 2XZ 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 PR8 2XZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.3%Male
  • 57.7%Female

From the last census, 42.3% of people in PR82XZ male, and 57.7% female. Women outnumber men in Kew.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PR8 2XZ is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.2%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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PR8 2XZ 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 PR8 2XZ

Events

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What's on near PR8 2XZ

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 PR8 2XZ

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

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Emergencies in PR8 2XZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PR82XZ Postcode Breakdown

PRAREA8DISTRICT2SECTORXZUNIT
Full PostcodePR8 2XZ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPreston
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyMerseyside
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

PR82XZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

PR8 2XZ 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 PR8 2XZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Southport2.8 miles N
Scarisbrick2.8 miles E
Halsall3.4 miles SE
Banks4.8 miles NE
Burscough5.2 miles E
Ormskirk5.5 miles SE
Formby5.9 miles SW
Rufford6.3 miles E
Sollom6.4 miles E
Tarleton6.8 miles E
Lytham7.4 miles N
Hesketh Bank7.5 miles NE
Bretherton8.1 miles E
Sefton8.8 miles S
Mawdesley9 miles E
London192 miles SE
Glasgow160 miles N
Edinburgh161 miles N
Cardiff147 miles S
Liverpool15 miles S
Southampton201 miles SE
Saint Ives200 miles SE
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