The postcode PR2 4SW is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in January 1995.PR2 4SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR2 4SW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 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 4SW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to PR2 4SW is Moorfield Close which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Moorfield Avenue and is 290 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 4.67 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 4SW (for ages 11 and under) is Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 17, 2012.
Policing for PR2 4SW 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 4SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 4SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 4SW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 4SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 350 m |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 551 m |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 881 m |
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 1.13 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 21, 2012) | 1.48 km |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 1.53 km |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Broughton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 23, 2012) | 1.64 km |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.76 km |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 2.07 km |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 2.13 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.25 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 2.28 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 29, 2012) | 2.28 km |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 2.6 km |
| Moorbrook School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 2.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 4SW - 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 | 8.73 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 8.94 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 9.51 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 9.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 4SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Moorfield Avenue | 290 m | |
| Broadwood Drive | 302 m | |
| Eastway | 384 m | |
| Lightfoot Lane | 387 m | |
| Parklands | 390 m | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.67 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.71 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.78 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.72 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 55.77 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 56.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 4SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Mason's Wood | 1.25 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 1.69 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Midgery Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 2.41 km | |
| Garden Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 2.65 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 2.7 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.78 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Black Fir Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Helme Wood | 3.08 km | |
| White Hill | 3.25 km | |
| Dingle Wood | 3.42 km | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 3.99 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.79821400 |
| Longitude | -2.70934100 |
| OS Easting | 353375 |
| OS Northing | 0433779 |
| 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 Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Preston Rural East |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008482 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 002B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |