Postcode PR3 2FR (Preston)

Map showing PR3 2FR and nearby postcodes

The postcode PR3 2FR is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PR3 2FR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PR3 2FR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 PR3 2FR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to PR3 2FR is White Lee Lane which is centered 152 m away.

The closest primary school to PR3 2FR (for ages 11 and under) is Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 13, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for PR3 2FR 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 PR3 2FR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PR3 2FR, and the approximate distance away.

White Lee Lane 152 m
Bleasdale Road 309 m
M6 13.09 km
A59 19.31 km
A65 34.32 km
A56 40.15 km
A58 47.09 km
A6 93.84 km
A1 95.74 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PR3 2FR

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PR3 2FR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School Good
(February 13, 2019)
1.7 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock Outstanding
(November 9, 2012)
2.69 km
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
3.88 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh Good
(September 22, 2021)
4.57 km
Calder Lodge School Good
(June 10, 2021)
4.81 km
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School Good
(January 9, 2018)
5.28 km
Garstang Community Academy Good
(January 9, 2018)
5.9 km
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School Good
(May 14, 2019)
5.98 km
St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School Good
(November 4, 2021)
6.26 km
Myerscough College Good
(March 2, 2017)
6.29 km
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 3, 2010)
6.59 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping Good
(June 22, 2017)
6.63 km
Barnacre Road Primary School Good
(April 19, 2017)
6.84 km
Brabins Endowed School Outstanding
(July 17, 2013)
6.93 km
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(December 6, 2017)
7.05 km
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Good
(July 17, 2018)
7.14 km
Garstang Community Primary School Outstanding
(October 22, 2009)
7.17 km
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(June 12, 2018)
7.26 km
Longridge Church of England Primary School Good
(November 15, 2016)
7.46 km
Longridge High School Requires improvement
(September 22, 2021)
7.59 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR3 2FR - Data from Dec 2021

Hell Clough Valley 253 m
White Lee Wood Woodland Or Forest 563 m
Brock Mill Wood Woodland Or Forest 819 m
Rake Head Wood Woodland Or Forest 971 m
Brock Bottom Valley 1.07 km
Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Kitchen Meadow Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Roper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Boggy Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
New Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Beacon Fell Hill Or Mountain 1.33 km
Seed Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Bannister Hey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Snape Rake Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR3 2FR - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Lancashire
Latitude 53.87962600
Longitude -2.67868300
OS Easting 355481
OS Northing 0442817
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18664
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Lancashire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wyre and Preston North
County Electorial Division Preston Rural ED
Electoral Ward Preston Rural North
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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural 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 E33008474
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Preston 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Preston 001B
Output Area / Small Area 1A3