The postcode PR3 1WJ is located in Wyre, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PR3 1WJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR3 1WJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 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 PR3 1WJ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.
The closest road name to PR3 1WJ is Birch Road which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sycamore Avenue and is 88 m away.
The closest primary school to PR3 1WJ (for ages 11 and under) is Garstang Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 22, 2009.
Residents reported an average download speed of 44 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PR3 1WJ is covered by the Lancashire police force association and North Lancashire Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PR3 1WJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR3 1WJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR3 1WJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 PR3 1WJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garstang Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2009) | 141 m |
| Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| Garstang Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 2.27 km |
| Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 2.57 km |
| Nateby Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2008) | 2.79 km |
| Scorton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 3.04 km |
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.13 km |
| Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 4.93 km |
| Crookhey Hall School | Special school | 10-17 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 5.12 km |
| Calder Lodge School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 5.19 km |
| Forton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2018) | 5.28 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 9, 2012) | 5.39 km |
| St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 31, 2009) | 5.92 km |
| Myerscough College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 6.18 km |
| Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 6.48 km |
| Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 6.49 km |
| St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 7.57 km |
| Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 8 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 8.42 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR3 1WJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sycamore Avenue | 88 m | |
| Croston Road Shops | 179 m | |
| Croston Road Shops | 188 m | |
| Burlingham Park | 222 m | |
| Burlingham Park | 234 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR3 1WJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Shrogg's Wood | 915 m | |
| Broom Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Hazelhead Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Long Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Forge Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Castle Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Horse Coppy Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Fowler's Hill Planting | 1.66 km | |
| Big Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Greenhalgh Castle Tarn | 1.84 km | |
| Hagg Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Square Crossey Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Spa Wood | 2.05 km | |
| New Wood | 2.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR3 1WJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 42.1 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 68.31 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.4 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 46.3 | 12.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PR3 1WJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.90780500 |
| Longitude | -2.77907200 |
| OS Easting | 348916 |
| OS Northing | 0446020 |
| 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 | Wyre Rural East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Garstang |
| Local Authority District | Wyre |
| 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 | E07000128 |
| Travel To Work Area | Preston |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Lancashire Teaching |
| 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 Fylde and Wyre CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Garstang BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Garstang BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008832 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wyre 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wyre 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C2 |