The postcode PR2 3LB is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. PR2 3LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR2 3LB is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.5 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 PR2 3LB as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired city hardship.
The closest road name to PR2 3LB is Black Bull Lane which is centered 80 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Leisure Centre and is 184 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 3.22 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 3LB (for ages 11 and under) is Queen's Drive Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on December 11, 2013.
The local pub for residents of PR2 3LB is Wheatsheaf Hotel and is 9.25 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 14, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 44.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PR2 3LB 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 PR2 3LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 3LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 3LB
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 PR2 3LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 83 m |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 308 m |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 468 m |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 487 m | |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 704 m |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 719 m |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 29, 2012) | 719 m |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 910 m |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Moorbrook School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 1.26 km |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Eldon Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (September 13, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 1.51 km |
| The Roebuck School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.52 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 1.69 km |
| Abrar Academy | Independent school | 11-21 | 1.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 3LB - 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 | 7.28 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 7.49 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 8.06 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 8.11 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 8.64 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 8.64 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 8.71 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 9.12 km | |
| CFL Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 6, 2021 | 9.2 km | |
| Dine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 9.2 km | |
| Lot 1 The Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2020 | 9.25 km | |
| St Johns Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 9.25 km | |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2017 | 9.25 km | |
| Crankshaft Brewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 9.28 km | |
| Fat Jax Chutney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 9.28 km | |
| Our Paula's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2021 | 9.28 km | |
| The Tucker Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 9.28 km | |
| Midge Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 9.28 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 9.33 km | |
| Play Pad | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 9.33 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 3LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Leisure Centre | 184 m | |
| Boys Lane | 184 m | |
| Boys Lane | 224 m | |
| Leisure Centre | 249 m | |
| Fulwood Academy | 371 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 2.98 km | |
| Church Street Taxi Rank | 3.2 km | |
| Fishergate Taxi Rank | 3.2 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 3.22 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 3.27 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 3.35 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 50.55 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.71 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 3LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Mason's Wood | 1.72 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.84 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 1.97 km | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 2.87 km | |
| Midgery Wood | 2.9 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 3.24 km | |
| Hangman's Bank Wood | 3.29 km | |
| Round Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Crow Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 3.47 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Lower Ridding Wood | 3.5 km | |
| Church Wood | 3.51 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 3.56 km | |
| Higher Ridding Wood | 3.58 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR2 3LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.8 Mbps | 44.1 Mbps | 79.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17.8 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 55 | 13.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PR2 3LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.78461100 |
| Longitude | -2.71755000 |
| OS Easting | 352819 |
| OS Northing | 0432271 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wyre and Preston North |
| County Electorial Division | Preston North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Greyfriars |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Retired city hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Preston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Fulwood BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008487 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 003A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D4 |