Postcode PR1 7BG (Preston)

Map showing PR1 7BG and nearby postcodes

The postcode PR1 7BG is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1993 and is an active postcode. PR1 7BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PR1 7BG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 7BG as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.

The closest road name to PR1 7BG is Moor Lane which is centered 67 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Brook Building and is 233 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 976 m away.

The closest primary school to PR1 7BG (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 7BG is Wheatsheaf Hotel and is 7.07 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 14, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Efes Turkish Cuisine and is 7.01 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.

Policing for PR1 7BG is covered by the Lancashire police force association and Central Lancashire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to PR1 7BG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PR1 7BG, and the approximate distance away.

Moor Lane 67 m
Harrington Street 85 m
Cragg's Row 112 m
Bushell Street 156 m
Singleton Row 160 m
Appleby Street 165 m
A5071 169 m
Adelphi Street 177 m
Adelphi Place 184 m
Warwick Street 188 m
St Peter's Street 191 m
St Thomas' Place 201 m
Lancaster Road North 207 m
Victoria Street 221 m
St Thomas' Street 224 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode PR1 7BG

Introduction January 1993
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PR1 7BG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Good
(December 13, 2017)
246 m
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(June 13, 2018)
548 m
Abrar Academy 552 m
Eldon Primary School Outstanding
(September 13, 2017)
857 m
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Good
(September 30, 2021)
1.06 km
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School Good
(November 14, 2019)
1.17 km
Moorbrook School Good
(May 24, 2018)
1.17 km
Deepdale Community Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
1.2 km
The Roebuck School Good
(February 2, 2022)
1.21 km
Acorns Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.27 km
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 9, 2016)
1.32 km
Preston Muslim Girls High School Outstanding
(November 23, 2016)
1.33 km
Cardinal Newman College Outstanding
(May 20, 2009)
1.38 km
St Stephen's CofE School Good
(October 31, 2018)
1.4 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
1.4 km
Eden Boys' School, Preston Outstanding
(May 3, 2018)
1.45 km
Cedar Lodge School Outstanding
(June 13, 2019)
1.54 km
Olive School, Preston Outstanding
(June 27, 2019)
1.59 km
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Outstanding
(October 10, 2007)
1.67 km
Frenchwood Community Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.67 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR1 7BG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lancashire Catering (Farington Moss St Paul's C Of E Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
5.02 km
Mini Kitchen Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 18, 2021
5.23 km
Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 25, 2021
5.81 km
Stanley House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 9, 2021
5.91 km
Della's Deli Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 6, 2021
6.37 km
The Little Chippy Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
6.37 km
Celebrate Gifts Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2021
6.45 km
Farington Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
December 1, 2021
6.81 km
Efes Turkish Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 24, 2021
7.01 km
Hot Pizza Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2021
7.01 km
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
7.01 km
Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
7.01 km
Lot 1 The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2020
7.07 km
St Johns Luncheon Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
7.07 km
Wheatsheaf Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2017
7.07 km
Campbells Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2013
7.08 km
Play Pad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
7.1 km
Farington Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2019
7.12 km
Farington Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
7.12 km
Farington Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 4, 2020
7.12 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR1 7BG - Data from Apr 2022

Brook Building Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Frank Street Bus Stop/Station 256 m
UCLAN Douglas Residences Bus Stop/Station 273 m
53 Degrees Bus Stop/Station 285 m
Frank Street Bus Stop/Station 285 m
Tithebarn Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 711 m
Fishergate Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 908 m
Rail Station Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 959 m
Preston Rail Station Rail 976 m
Preston Rail Station Rail 1.01 km
Preston Rail Station Rail 1.08 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 48.57 km
Terminal Two Access Air 52.43 km
Terminal Two Access Air 52.49 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR1 7BG - Data from Dec 2021

Deepdale Enclosure Woodland Or Forest 901 m
The Serpentine Inland Water 1.26 km
Frenchwood Knoll Hill Or Mountain 1.64 km
Crow Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Oaks Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Hangman's Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Throslock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Higher Ridding Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Lower Ridding Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Dark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Carr Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Mason's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR1 7BG - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Lancashire
Latitude 53.76499000
Longitude -2.70512100
OS Easting 353616
OS Northing 0430078
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6188
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Lancashire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Preston
County Electorial Division Preston Central West ED
Electoral Ward Plungington
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000123
Travel To Work Area Preston

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Students around campus
Subgroup: Student communal living
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Preston BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Preston BUASD
Workplace Zone E33008548
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Preston 015
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Preston 015B
Output Area / Small Area 2A1