Postcode PR2 6GR (Preston) Terminated July 2000

Map showing PR2 6GR and nearby postcodes

The postcode PR2 6GR is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in June 1998 and terminated in July 2000.PR2 6GR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

PR2 6GR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 6GR as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to PR2 6GR is Moira Crescent which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Chatburn Road and is 128 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 3.83 km away.

The closest primary school to PR2 6GR (for ages 11 and under) is Preston Greenlands Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 4, 2017.

The local pub for residents of PR2 6GR is Campbells and is 8.18 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 8.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.

Policing for PR2 6GR is covered by the Lancashire police force association and Central Lancashire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to PR2 6GR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PR2 6GR, and the approximate distance away.

Moira Crescent 52 m
Dorman Road 99 m
Derry Road 101 m
Chatburn Road 106 m
Dawnay Road 109 m
Floyd Road 117 m
Cowley Road 120 m
Ribbleton Hall Crescent 192 m
Wilmot Road 219 m
Fairfax Road 241 m
Munro Crescent 249 m
Cavendish Crescent 256 m
Sion Hill 263 m
Acer Grove 269 m
Burnside Avenue 273 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode PR2 6GR

Introduction June 1998
Termination July 2000
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PR2 6GR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Good
(July 4, 2017)
186 m
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Good
(September 29, 2021)
275 m
Moor Nook Community Primary School Requires improvement
(May 2, 2019)
373 m
Sir Tom Finney Community High School Good
(November 9, 2017)
373 m
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Good
(March 13, 2018)
585 m
Brookfield Community Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
649 m
Preston Grange Primary School Good
(March 16, 2017)
657 m
Highfield Priory School 786 m
Holme Slack Community Primary School Good
(July 9, 2021)
1.12 km
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School Good
(February 7, 2017)
1.28 km
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Outstanding
(April 18, 2013)
1.28 km
Longsands Community Primary School Good
(June 30, 2021)
1.31 km
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery Good
(November 15, 2018)
1.41 km
Fishwick Primary School Good
(June 16, 2021)
1.55 km
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.55 km
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Outstanding
(October 10, 2007)
1.58 km
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy 1.75 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Good
(September 12, 2019)
1.84 km
Preston Muslim Girls High School Outstanding
(November 23, 2016)
2 km
Deepdale Community Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
2 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 6GR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lancashire Catering (Farington Moss St Paul's C Of E Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
6.92 km
Mini Kitchen Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 18, 2021
7.16 km
Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 25, 2021
7.68 km
Stanley House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 9, 2021
7.97 km
Della's Deli Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 6, 2021
8.07 km
The Little Chippy Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
8.07 km
Campbells Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2013
8.18 km
Farington Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
December 1, 2021
8.19 km
Celebrate Gifts Retailers - other 4
Good
October 12, 2021
8.21 km
E&V Bakes Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 12, 2017
8.25 km
Efes Turkish Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 24, 2021
8.34 km
Hot Pizza Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2021
8.34 km
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
8.34 km
Bangla Spice Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 20, 2022
8.38 km
Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
8.4 km
Farington Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2019
8.54 km
Farington Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
8.54 km
Farington Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 4, 2020
8.54 km
Lancashire Catering (Farington Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 17, 2021
8.6 km
Farington Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
8.65 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 6GR - Data from Apr 2022

Chatburn Road Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Chatburn Rd Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Library Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Library Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Ribble Lodge Bus Stop/Station 236 m
Church Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 2.94 km
Tithebarn Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 3 km
Fishergate Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 3.11 km
Preston Rail Station Rail 3.83 km
Preston Rail Station Rail 3.85 km
Preston Rail Station Rail 3.88 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 50.63 km
Terminal Two Access Air 52.19 km
Terminal Two Access Air 52.25 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 6GR - Data from Dec 2021

Brockholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Boilton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Eyes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Midgery Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Red Scar Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Melling's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Dark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Fulwood Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Throslock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Haighton Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Boundary Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 2.23 km
Long Clough Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Deepdale Enclosure Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Mason's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km

Location

Country England
County Lancashire
Latitude 53.77790300
Longitude -2.66180400
OS Easting 356485
OS Northing 0431489
OS Positional Quality Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes)

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2682
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Lancashire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Preston
County Electorial Division Preston East ED
Electoral Ward Brookfield
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000123
Travel To Work Area Preston

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Social renting young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Preston BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Preston BUASD
Workplace Zone E33008510
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Preston 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Preston 009A
Output Area / Small Area 4A1