The postcode PR2 6RG is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in December 1996 and terminated in February 2015.PR2 6RG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR2 6RG is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 6RG as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to PR2 6RG is Larchgate which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fulwood Asda and is 143 m away. The closest railway station is Preston Rail Station, 4.32 km away.
The closest primary school to PR2 6RG (for ages 11 and under) is Sherwood Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 30, 2012.
The local pub for residents of PR2 6RG is Campbells and is 9.81 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 9.88 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 24, 2021.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PR2 6RG 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 6RG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR2 6RG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR2 6RG
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| Termination | February 2015 |
| 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 6RG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 789 m |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 850 m |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 1.25 km |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 1.51 km |
| Kennington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2021) | 1.73 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 1.74 km |
| Highfield Priory School | Independent school | 0-11 | 1.76 km | |
| Brookfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.76 km |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.92 km |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2007) | 2.07 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 2.09 km | |
| Acorns Primary School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 2.15 km |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 2.17 km |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 2.32 km |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 2.35 km |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 2.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PR2 6RG - 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 | 8.14 km | |
| Mini Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 8.37 km | |
| Leyland Trucks Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 8.94 km | |
| Stanley House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 9.12 km | |
| Della's Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 9.42 km | |
| The Little Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 9.42 km | |
| Celebrate Gifts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 9.54 km | |
| Farington Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 9.7 km | |
| Campbells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2013 | 9.81 km | |
| Efes Turkish Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2021 | 9.88 km | |
| Hot Pizza Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 9.88 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 9.88 km | |
| Lancashire Catering (Lever House Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 9.91 km | |
| E&V Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2017 | 9.93 km | |
| Bangla Spice Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2022 | 9.99 km | |
| Midge Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 10.77 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR2 6RG - Data from Apr 2022
| Fulwood Asda | 143 m | |
| Williams Lane | 158 m | |
| Williams Lane | 164 m | |
| Fulwood Asda | 165 m | |
| ASDA | 179 m | |
| Tithebarn Taxi Rank | 3.64 km | |
| Church Street Taxi Rank | 3.73 km | |
| Fishergate Taxi Rank | 3.84 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.32 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.35 km | |
| Preston Rail Station | 4.41 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.31 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 54.36 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 54.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR2 6RG - Data from Dec 2021
| Midgery Wood | 528 m | |
| Mason's Wood | 720 m | |
| Boundary Wood | 834 m | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Dingle Wood | 1.98 km | |
| The Serpentine | 2.13 km | |
| Cow Hill Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Deepdale Enclosure | 3.22 km | |
| Boilton Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Brockholes Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 3.47 km | |
| Red Scar Wood | 3.71 km |
Energy usage data for PR2 6RG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.79248700 |
| Longitude | -2.68340800 |
| OS Easting | 355077 |
| OS Northing | 0433125 |
| 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 East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Garrison |
| 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: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Preston BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Preston BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33004251 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |