The postcode PR2 3LH is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PR2 3LH is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
PR2 3LH is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.7 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 3LH as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to PR2 3LH is Lightfoot Close which is centered 71 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lightfoot Close and is 70 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 4.7 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 3LH (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 14, 2018.
Policing for PR2 3LH 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 3LH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 3LH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 3LH
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 PR2 3LH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 134 m |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 742 m |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 1.18 km |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 21, 2012) | 1.27 km |
| Broughton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 23, 2012) | 1.36 km |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 1.43 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 1.52 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.74 km | |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.89 km |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.98 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 29, 2012) | 2.1 km |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 2.24 km |
| Pool House Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 2.32 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.46 km |
| Moorbrook School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 2.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 3LH - 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 | 8.77 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 8.98 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 9.55 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 9.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 3LH - Data from Apr 2022
| Lightfoot Close | 70 m | |
| Lightfoot Lane | 144 m | |
| Hazelmere Rd | 152 m | |
| Parklands | 261 m | |
| Belton Hill | 340 m | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.7 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.75 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.82 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.95 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 56 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 56.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 3LH - Data from Dec 2021
| Lightfoot Green | 1.25 km | |
| Mason's Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Garden Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Black Fir Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Midgery Wood | 2.76 km | |
| White Hill | 2.84 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Helme Wood | 2.95 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.96 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Dingle Wood | 3.86 km | |
| Gravelly Hill | 4.12 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.79819200 |
| Longitude | -2.71611200 |
| OS Easting | 352929 |
| OS Northing | 0433781 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Preston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Fulwood BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008483 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |