Postcode PR2 3QG (Preston) Terminated May 2004

Map showing PR2 3QG and nearby postcodes

The postcode PR2 3QG is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in April 2003 and terminated in May 2004.PR2 3QG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

PR2 3QG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 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 3QG as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to PR2 3QG is Beacon Grove which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cadley Causeway and is 184 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 2.93 km away.

The closest primary school to PR2 3QG (for ages 11 and under) is Fulwood and Cadley Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 20, 2022.

The local pub for residents of PR2 3QG is Midge Hall and is 8.88 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2020.

Policing for PR2 3QG 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 PR2 3QG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PR2 3QG, and the approximate distance away.

Beacon Grove 28 m
Hillpark Avenue 156 m
Old Orchard 157 m
Beacon Avenue 195 m
St Anthony's Crescent 227 m
Alvern Crescent 234 m
Greyfriars Avenue 238 m
Boys Lane 240 m
Alvern Avenue 240 m
Westgate 243 m
Southgate 243 m
Stratford Drive 283 m
St Anthony's Drive 296 m
Greyfriars Crescent 297 m
Ridgeford Gardens 310 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode PR2 3QG

Introduction April 2003
Termination May 2004
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PR2 3QG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Good
(January 20, 2022)
150 m
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 15, 2017)
307 m
Our Lady's Catholic High School Outstanding
(November 29, 2012)
307 m
Queen's Drive Primary School Outstanding
(December 11, 2013)
513 m
Fulwood Academy Requires improvement
(July 7, 2021)
653 m
St Pius X Preparatory School 710 m
Moorbrook School Good
(May 24, 2018)
934 m
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Good
(February 28, 2019)
1.06 km
Olive School, Preston Outstanding
(June 27, 2019)
1.12 km
Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School Outstanding
(May 8, 2009)
1.14 km
The Roebuck School Good
(February 2, 2022)
1.14 km
Eldon Primary School Outstanding
(September 13, 2017)
1.26 km
Preston College Good
(October 18, 2018)
1.45 km
Harris Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.5 km
Ingol Community Primary School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.57 km
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston Good
(October 24, 2017)
1.57 km
Abrar Academy 1.67 km
Kennington Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
1.68 km
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Good
(September 13, 2016)
1.68 km
Pool House Community Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
1.69 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 3QG - 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
6.97 km
Mini Kitchen Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 18, 2021
7.17 km
Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 25, 2021
7.74 km
Stanley House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 9, 2021
7.77 km
Della's Deli Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 6, 2021
8.33 km
The Little Chippy Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
8.33 km
Celebrate Gifts Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2021
8.39 km
CFL Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 6, 2021
8.83 km
Dine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
8.83 km
Farington Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
December 1, 2021
8.84 km
Midge Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2020
8.88 km
Lot 1 The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2020
8.89 km
St Johns Luncheon Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
8.89 km
Wheatsheaf Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2017
8.89 km
Crankshaft Brewery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
8.91 km
Fat Jax Chutney Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 11, 2021
8.91 km
Our Paula's Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
April 8, 2021
8.91 km
The Tucker Box Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
8.91 km
Play Pad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
9 km
Pitstop Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2021
9.03 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 3QG - Data from Apr 2022

Cadley Causeway Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Cadley Causeway Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Boys Lane Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Boys Lane Bus Stop/Station 255 m
St Anthonys Drive Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Tithebarn Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 2.79 km
Rail Station Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 2.92 km
Rail Station Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 3 km
Preston Rail Station Rail 2.93 km
Preston Rail Station Rail 2.99 km
Preston Rail Station Rail 3.06 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 50.15 km
Terminal Two Access Air 54.53 km
Terminal Two Access Air 54.59 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 3QG - Data from Dec 2021

The Serpentine Inland Water 1.87 km
Mason's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Lightfoot Green Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Deepdale Enclosure Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Hangman's Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Crow Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Lower Ridding Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Higher Ridding Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Midgery Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.25 km
Bull Nose Wetland 3.28 km
Boundary Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.61 km
Oaks Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.62 km
Frenchwood Knoll Hill Or Mountain 3.73 km

Location

Country England
County Lancashire
Latitude 53.78131800
Longitude -2.72119700
OS Easting 352575
OS Northing 0431907
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24550
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Lancashire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wyre and Preston North
County Electorial Division Preston Central West 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

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Preston BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Fulwood BUASD
Workplace Zone E33008496
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Preston 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Preston 006B
Output Area / Small Area 5B1