The postcode PR2 4FS is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in December 1981 and terminated in January 1995.PR2 4FS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR2 4FS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 4FS as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.
The closest road name to PR2 4FS is Castle Mount which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Royal Preston Hospital Grounds and is 222 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 4.05 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 4FS (for ages 11 and under) is St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 13, 2016.
The local pub for residents of PR2 4FS is Campbells and is 9.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2013. The nearest takeaway food is available from Efes Turkish Cuisine and is 9.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.
Policing for PR2 4FS 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 4FS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 4FS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 4FS
| Introduction | December 1981 |
| Termination | January 1995 |
| 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 4FS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 125 m |
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 412 m |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 470 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 828 m |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 930 m |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.1 km |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.23 km | |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 1.31 km |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.77 km |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 2 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 2.09 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 29, 2012) | 2.09 km |
| Acorns Primary School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 2.11 km |
| Moorbrook School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 2.18 km |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2021) | 2.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 4FS - 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 | 8.07 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 8.29 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 8.87 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 8.98 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 9.41 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 9.41 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 9.5 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 9.79 km | |
| Efes Turkish Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2021 | 9.98 km | |
| Hot Pizza Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 9.98 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 9.98 km | |
| Campbells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 9.99 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 10 km | |
| E&V Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2017 | 10.14 km | |
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2022 | 10.15 km | |
| Midge Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 10.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 4FS - Data from Apr 2022
| Royal Preston Hospital Grounds | 222 m | |
| St Clare's Church | 245 m | |
| Turning Circle | 256 m | |
| St Clares Church | 259 m | |
| Royal Preston Hospital Grounds | 259 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 3.55 km | |
| Church Street Taxi Rank | 3.71 km | |
| Fishergate Taxi Rank | 3.77 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.05 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.09 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.16 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.91 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.97 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 55.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 4FS - Data from Dec 2021
| Mason's Wood | 501 m | |
| Midgery Wood | 1.73 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 1.95 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.03 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 2.31 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 2.43 km | |
| Dingle Wood | 3.06 km | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 3.25 km | |
| Garden Wood | 3.25 km | |
| Black Fir Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Cow Hill Wood | 3.8 km | |
| Helme Wood | 3.87 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.79252500 |
| Longitude | -2.70162400 |
| OS Easting | 353877 |
| OS Northing | 0433141 |
| 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 | Sharoe Green |
| 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: Ageing communities and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Preston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Fulwood BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33003989 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 004D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D1 |