The postcode PR1 6BU is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PR1 6BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR1 6BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PR1 6BU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to PR1 6BU is English Martyrs' Place which is centered 61 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Albert Road and is 25 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 1.46 km away.
The closest primary school to PR1 6BU (for ages 11 and under) is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 13, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on September 30, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of PR1 6BU is Campbells and is 7.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2013. The nearest takeaway food is available from Efes Turkish Cuisine and is 7.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 70.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PR1 6BU is covered by the Lancashire police force association and Central Lancashire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PR1 6BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR1 6BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR1 6BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PR1 6BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar Academy | Independent school | 11-21 | 161 m | |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 363 m |
| Eldon Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (September 13, 2017) | 595 m |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2018) | 693 m |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 703 m |
| Acorns Primary School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 818 m |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 910 m |
| Moorbrook School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 910 m |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| The Roebuck School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.17 km |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 23, 2016) | 1.2 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2007) | 1.3 km |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.52 km |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 3, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School | Independent school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 1.59 km |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 9, 2016) | 1.61 km |
| Cardinal Newman College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (May 20, 2009) | 1.62 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR1 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Catering (Farington Moss St Paul's C Of E Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 5.47 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 5.69 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 6.26 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 6.38 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 6.81 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 6.81 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 6.9 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 7.22 km | |
| Efes Turkish Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2021 | 7.43 km | |
| Hot Pizza Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 7.43 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 7.43 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 7.43 km | |
| Campbells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 7.48 km | |
| Farington Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 7.54 km | |
| Farington Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 7.54 km | |
| Farington Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 7.54 km | |
| Lot 1 The Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2020 | 7.54 km | |
| St Johns Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 7.54 km | |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2017 | 7.54 km | |
| Play Pad | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 7.56 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR1 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Albert Road | 25 m | |
| English Martyrs Pl | 49 m | |
| Aqueduct Street | 141 m | |
| Aqueduct Street | 161 m | |
| Frank Street | 208 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 1 km | |
| Church Street Taxi Rank | 1.22 km | |
| Fishergate Taxi Rank | 1.23 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 1.46 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 1.56 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 49.05 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 52.73 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 52.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR1 6BU - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 796 m | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 935 m | |
| Frenchwood Knoll | 1.93 km | |
| Crow Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Church Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Throslock Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Round Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Mason's Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Hangman's Bank Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Oaks Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Dark Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Higher Ridding Wood | 2.79 km | |
| Lower Ridding Wood | 2.88 km | |
| The Grove | 3.07 km | |
| Melling's Wood | 3.1 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR1 6BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 56.1 Mbps | 70.7 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.6 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 76.5 | 13.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PR1 6BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.76910400 |
| Longitude | -2.70278100 |
| OS Easting | 353775 |
| OS Northing | 0430536 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Preston |
| County Electorial Division | Preston Central East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Deepdale |
| Local Authority District | Preston |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Lancashire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lancashire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000123 |
| Travel To Work Area | Preston |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Central Lancashire |
| Cancer Alliance | Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Greater Preston CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Preston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Preston BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008523 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 011C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |