The postcode PR2 3QT is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PR2 3QT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR2 3QT 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 3QT as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to PR2 3QT is Hillpark Avenue which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cadley Causeway and is 33 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 2.81 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 3QT (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 3QT is Wheatsheaf Hotel and is 8.8 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 14, 2017.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for PR2 3QT 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 3QT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 3QT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 3QT
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 3QT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 0 m |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 402 m |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 29, 2012) | 402 m |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 550 m |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 623 m | |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 731 m |
| Moorbrook School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 796 m |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 981 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 999 m |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.03 km |
| The Roebuck School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.06 km |
| Eldon Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (September 13, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Abrar Academy | Independent school | 11-21 | 1.52 km | |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 1.66 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 1.69 km |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 24, 2017) | 1.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 3QT - 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 | 6.86 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 7.06 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 7.63 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 7.67 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 8.22 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 8.22 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 8.28 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 8.72 km | |
| CFL Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 6, 2021 | 8.74 km | |
| Dine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 8.74 km | |
| Lot 1 The Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2020 | 8.8 km | |
| St Johns Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 8.8 km | |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2017 | 8.8 km | |
| Midge Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 8.81 km | |
| Crankshaft Brewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 8.82 km | |
| Fat Jax Chutney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 8.82 km | |
| Our Paula's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2021 | 8.82 km | |
| The Tucker Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 8.82 km | |
| Play Pad | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 8.89 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 8.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 3QT - Data from Apr 2022
| Cadley Causeway | 33 m | |
| Cadley Causeway | 40 m | |
| Boys Lane | 256 m | |
| Boys Lane | 308 m | |
| St Anthonys Drive | 325 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 2.65 km | |
| Rail Station Taxi Rank | 2.8 km | |
| Fishergate Taxi Rank | 2.86 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 2.81 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 2.87 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 2.94 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 50.09 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.39 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 3QT - Data from Dec 2021
| The Serpentine | 1.72 km | |
| Mason's Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 2.29 km | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 2.6 km | |
| Hangman's Bank Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Round Wood | 2.84 km | |
| Crow Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Lower Ridding Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Church Wood | 3.05 km | |
| Higher Ridding Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Midgery Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Bull Nose | 3.29 km | |
| Oaks Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 3.55 km | |
| Frenchwood Knoll | 3.58 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR2 3QT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.78053800 |
| Longitude | -2.71933200 |
| OS Easting | 352697 |
| OS Northing | 0431819 |
| 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 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 |
| 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: 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 |