The postcode PR2 3WB is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PR2 3WB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR2 3WB 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 3WB as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to PR2 3WB is Birchwood Drive which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Belton Hill and is 170 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 4.48 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 3WB (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.
Residents reported an average download speed of 115.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PR2 3WB 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 3WB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 3WB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 3WB
| 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 3WB - 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) | 190 m |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 891 m |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 914 m |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 987 m |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 1.19 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 1.23 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 21, 2012) | 1.46 km |
| Broughton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 23, 2012) | 1.49 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.56 km | |
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 1.63 km |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.72 km |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.78 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 29, 2012) | 1.81 km |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| Pool House Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.39 km |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 3WB - 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 | 8.55 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 8.76 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 9.33 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 9.38 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 9.91 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 9.91 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 9.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 3WB - Data from Apr 2022
| Belton Hill | 170 m | |
| Hazelmere Rd | 182 m | |
| Belton Hill | 211 m | |
| Lightfoot Close | 253 m | |
| Lightfoot Lane | 315 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 4.18 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.48 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.54 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.61 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.85 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.9 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 56.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 3WB - Data from Dec 2021
| Lightfoot Green | 1.09 km | |
| Mason's Wood | 1.73 km | |
| Garden Wood | 2.52 km | |
| White Hill | 2.76 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 2.78 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.85 km | |
| Midgery Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Black Fir Wood | 2.93 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 3.06 km | |
| Helme Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 3.35 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 3.5 km | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 4 km | |
| Dingle Wood | 4.1 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR2 3WB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 61.6 Mbps | 115.3 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.6 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12.5 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 79.6 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for PR2 3WB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.79598000 |
| Longitude | -2.71929200 |
| OS Easting | 352717 |
| OS Northing | 0433537 |
| 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: Detached retirement living |
| 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 | 6A3 |