The postcode PR2 4WB is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1983 and terminated in January 1995.PR2 4WB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR2 4WB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 4WB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to PR2 4WB is Masonwood which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Francis Close and is 46 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 3.89 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 4WB (for ages 11 and under) is Sherwood Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 30, 2012. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on September 30, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of PR2 4WB is Campbells and is 9.72 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 9.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.
Policing for PR2 4WB 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 4WB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 4WB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 4WB
| Introduction | January 1983 |
| 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 4WB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 188 m |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 399 m |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 751 m |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 845 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 887 m |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.02 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.28 km | |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 1.51 km |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Acorns Primary School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.85 km |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.89 km |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2021) | 1.9 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2007) | 2.02 km |
| Moorbrook School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 2.15 km |
| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 2.21 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 2.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 4WB - 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 | 7.87 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 8.1 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 8.67 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 8.8 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 9.19 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 9.19 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 9.29 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 9.54 km | |
| Campbells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 9.72 km | |
| Efes Turkish Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2021 | 9.74 km | |
| Hot Pizza Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 9.74 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 9.74 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 9.76 km | |
| E&V Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2017 | 9.87 km | |
| Farington Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 9.88 km | |
| Farington Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 9.88 km | |
| Farington Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 9.88 km | |
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2022 | 9.89 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Farington Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 9.91 km | |
| Farington Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 9.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 4WB - Data from Apr 2022
| St Francis Close | 46 m | |
| St Francis Close | 55 m | |
| The Sherwood | 223 m | |
| The Sherwood | 225 m | |
| Churchfield | 267 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 3.33 km | |
| Church Street Taxi Rank | 3.47 km | |
| Fishergate Taxi Rank | 3.55 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 3.89 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 3.93 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.56 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.62 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 55.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 4WB - Data from Dec 2021
| Mason's Wood | 171 m | |
| Midgery Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 1.69 km | |
| The Serpentine | 1.78 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 1.93 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 2.7 km | |
| Dingle Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 2.99 km | |
| Cow Hill Wood | 3.53 km | |
| Garden Wood | 3.6 km | |
| Throslock Wood | 3.83 km | |
| Brockholes Wood | 3.92 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.79068600 |
| Longitude | -2.69641700 |
| OS Easting | 354218 |
| OS Northing | 0432933 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Preston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Fulwood BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008489 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 004E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |