The postcode PR1 6WA is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in June 2002 and terminated in August 2003.PR1 6WA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
PR1 6WA 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 6WA as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to PR1 6WA is Primrose Grove which is centered 61 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Romford Road and is 19 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 2.5 km away.
The closest primary school to PR1 6WA (for ages 11 and under) is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 10, 2007. 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 6WA is Campbells and is 7.68 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 7.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.
Policing for PR1 6WA 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 6WA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR1 6WA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR1 6WA
| Introduction | June 2002 |
| Termination | August 2003 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PR1 6WA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2007) | 157 m |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2021) | 505 m |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 560 m |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 623 m |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (April 18, 2013) | 681 m |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 708 m |
| Acorns Primary School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 739 m |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 23, 2016) | 777 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.17 km | |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Abrar Academy | Independent school | 11-21 | 1.51 km | |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 3, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| Fishwick Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 16, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 1.57 km |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 1.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR1 6WA - 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 | 6.04 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 6.27 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 6.83 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 7.04 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 7.3 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 7.3 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 7.42 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 7.56 km | |
| Campbells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 7.68 km | |
| Efes Turkish Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2021 | 7.74 km | |
| Hot Pizza Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 7.74 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 7.74 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 7.78 km | |
| E&V Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2017 | 7.81 km | |
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2022 | 7.86 km | |
| Farington Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 7.91 km | |
| Farington Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 7.91 km | |
| Farington Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 7.91 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Farington Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 7.95 km | |
| Farington Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 8 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR1 6WA - Data from Apr 2022
| Romford Road | 19 m | |
| Romford Road | 42 m | |
| St Gregory Road | 95 m | |
| St Gregory Road | 103 m | |
| Post Office | 137 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 1.69 km | |
| Church Street Taxi Rank | 1.7 km | |
| Fishergate Taxi Rank | 1.84 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 2.5 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 2.5 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 2.55 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 49.79 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 52.43 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 52.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR1 6WA - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 846 m | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 1.19 km | |
| Throslock Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Dark Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Midgery Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Melling's Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Mason's Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Brockholes Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Frenchwood Knoll | 2.19 km | |
| Eyes Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Boilton Wood | 2.64 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 2.67 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 3.05 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.77328400 |
| Longitude | -2.68259500 |
| OS Easting | 355110 |
| OS Northing | 0430988 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Preston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Preston BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008500 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 007E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |