The postcode PR3 2JP is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PR3 2JP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR3 2JP 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 2JP as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to PR3 2JP is Whittingham Lane which is centered 667 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Langley Lane and is 388 m away.
The closest primary school to PR3 2JP (for ages 11 and under) is Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 14, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 57.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PR3 2JP 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 PR3 2JP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR3 2JP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR3 2JP
| 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 2JP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 21, 2012) | 2.16 km |
| Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 3, 2010) | 2.33 km |
| Broughton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 23, 2012) | 2.38 km |
| St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 2.67 km |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 3.08 km |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 3.12 km |
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 3.52 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 3.59 km |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 3.91 km |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 3.95 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 4.23 km |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 4.25 km |
| Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 4.35 km |
| Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 4.36 km |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 4.39 km |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 4.4 km |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 4.47 km |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 4.56 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 4.58 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR3 2JP - Data from Apr 2022
| Langley Lane | 388 m | |
| Moores Corner | 399 m | |
| Langley Lane | 919 m | |
| Orchard Farm | 973 m | |
| Orchard Farm | 1.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR3 2JP - Data from Dec 2021
| Westfield Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Rigby Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Garden Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Helme Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Middleton Wood | 1.73 km | |
| Lodge Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Townley Wood | 1.97 km | |
| Black Fir Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Jack Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 3.54 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 3.56 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 3.59 km | |
| Mason's Wood | 3.62 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 3.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PR3 2JP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 80 Mbps | 57.1 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 13.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 80 | 20 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PR3 2JP - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.82373000 |
| Longitude | -2.70139900 |
| OS Easting | 353926 |
| OS Northing | 0436611 |
| 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 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 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming 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 | E33008473 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |